Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A MOT pass rate & common failures
1,166 MOT tests on the Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A (2002–2006) give it a 71.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 27.7%, so the Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.2%) and brakes (14.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, track rod end and headlamp aim — pins and bushes alone was recorded 136 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A fails 27.5% of the time in the 60-90k band and 28.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.7 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 45.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.5% in 2021 to 26.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 47 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 531 | 71.6% | 28.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 579 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 189 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 169 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.0% | 152 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 81 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.8% | 68 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 43 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.2% | 37 |
| 8 | Tyres | 3.2% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 136 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 64 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 62 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 61 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 50 |
| 7 | Linkage pins and bushes | 48 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 46 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 45.3% | 528 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.6% | 427 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.5% | 251 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 19.9% | 232 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.1% | 199 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.6% | 158 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 138 | 27.5% |
| 90-120k | 378 | 27.5% |
| 120-150k | 380 | 29.7% |
| 150k+ | 237 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 361 | 30.5% |
| 2022 | 294 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | 221 | 25.8% |
| 2024 | 157 | 26.1% |
| 2025 | 133 | 26.3% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A
- Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A?
71.8% of the 1,166 Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.2% fail rate, across model years 2002–2006.
What does the Jeep Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.2% of tests, then brakes (14.5%).
How much does mileage affect Gr Cherokee Crd Ov-Land A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 27.5% for cars in the 60-90k band and 28.3% for 150k+, a 0.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,166 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.