Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate & common failures
3,123 MOT tests on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A (2006–2014) give it an 83.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (21.5% fail rate), the Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A comes out 5.4pp better. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 10.1% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, headlamp and headlamp aim — stop lamp alone was recorded 107 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.1% versus 5.0%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 388 | 83.0% | 17.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 2,196 | 84.4% | 15.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 523 | 82.8% | 17.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 314 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.8% | 182 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.7% | 115 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 114 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 70 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.2% | 68 |
| 7 | Steering | 1.6% | 51 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 35 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 107 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 107 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 100 |
| 4 | Washers | 82 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 59 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 57 |
| 7 | Wipers | 57 |
| 8 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 56 |
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 | 20.3% | 635 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.9% | 620 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.6% | 331 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 213 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.2% | 195 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.3% | 167 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 60 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 412 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,128 | 15.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,022 | 19.3% |
| 120-150k | 363 | 18.5% |
| 150k+ | 138 | 18.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 676 | 14.5% |
| 2022 | 666 | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 608 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 600 | 17.5% |
| 2025 | 573 | 18.3% |
What to check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A
- Lighting & signalling (10.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.8% 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.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 Overland Crd A?
83.9% of the 3,123 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.1% fail rate, across model years 2006–2014.
What does the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.1% of tests, then brakes (5.8%).
How much does mileage affect Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.1% for 150k+, a 13.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,123 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.