2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 827 MOT tests analysed for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 70.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.4%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.3% in the 150k+ group versus 25.3% in the 60-90k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.5% | 128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 123 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.4% | 119 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 64 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.0% | 50 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 36 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 69 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 58 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 52 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 43 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 40 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 40 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 41.8% | 346 |
| 2 | Suspension | 40.8% | 337 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 19.7% | 163 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.7% | 155 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.3% | 135 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.0% | 116 |
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 | 87 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 252 | 29.0% |
| 120-150k | 277 | 27.4% |
| 150k+ | 207 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 285 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | 201 | 24.4% |
| 2023 | 150 | 30.0% |
| 2024 | 121 | 28.9% |
| 2025 | 70 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Before buying a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 15.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (15.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.9% 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 (14.4% 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
How many 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Autos pass their MOT?
70.9% of the 827 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by brakes (14.9%).
Does the 2002 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.3% in the 60-90k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 827 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.