Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd MOT pass rate & common failures
3,289 MOT tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd (2001–2005) give it a 71.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 27.7%, so the Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 (15.8%) and brakes (14.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, component mounting prescribed areas and ball joint — pins and bushes alone was recorded 266 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 19.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 30.7% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 46.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.1% in 2021 to 24.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 827 | 70.9% | 29.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 819 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 1,202 | 69.7% | 30.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 416 | 72.4% | 27.6% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 521 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 470 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.5% | 445 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.7% | 286 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.6% | 184 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 125 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.6% | 118 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 103 |
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 | 266 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 209 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 173 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 160 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 159 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 159 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 150 |
| 8 | Headlamp aim | 149 |
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 | 46.4% | 1,527 |
| 2 | Brakes | 41.6% | 1,370 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 19.4% | 639 |
| 4 | Tyres | 18.8% | 618 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.3% | 569 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.8% | 453 |
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 | 62 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 382 | 24.1% |
| 90-120k | 949 | 27.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,119 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 765 | 30.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,110 | 30.1% |
| 2022 | 817 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 611 | 28.8% |
| 2024 | 450 | 28.0% |
| 2025 | 301 | 24.3% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd
- Lighting & signalling (15.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.3% 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 (13.5% 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 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd?
71.7% of the 3,289 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.3% fail rate, across model years 2001–2005.
What does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.8% of tests, then brakes (14.3%).
How much does mileage affect Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd MOT results?
Fail rates run at 19.4% for cars in the 30-60k band and 30.7% for 150k+, a 11.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,289 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.