Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT pass rate & common failures
8,211 MOT tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A (2004–2012) give it a 76.6% pass rate. That is 3.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests against 9.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, position lamp and washers — ball joint alone was recorded 501 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 26.6% versus 13.3%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 42.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,262 | 77.6% | 22.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 3,271 | 76.5% | 23.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,172 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 1,165 | 76.0% | 23.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 323 | 75.8% | 24.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 1,243 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.8% | 805 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 726 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 493 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 387 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 299 |
| 7 | Steering | 2.6% | 218 |
| 8 | Tyres | 2.4% | 198 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 501 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 493 |
| 3 | Washers | 309 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 303 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 298 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 282 |
| 7 | Wipers | 282 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 240 |
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 | 42.0% | 3,451 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.6% | 2,350 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.8% | 1,952 |
| 4 | Tyres | 18.4% | 1,515 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 1,272 |
| 6 | Other defects | 11.0% | 904 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 203 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,165 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 2,634 | 22.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,576 | 25.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,611 | 26.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,148 | 23.4% |
| Petrol | 63 | 25.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,266 | 23.1% |
| 2022 | 2,022 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 1,597 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 1,309 | 23.9% |
| 2025 | 1,017 | 23.1% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A
- Lighting & signalling (15.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.8% 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.
- Brakes (8.8% 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.
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 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A?
76.6% of the 8,211 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 23.4% fail rate, across model years 2004–2012.
What does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.1% of tests, then suspension (9.8%).
How much does mileage affect Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.3% for cars in the 30-60k band and 26.6% for 150k+, a 13.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,211 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.