2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
388 MOT tests on the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A are in this dataset, and 83.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (23.1% fail rate), the 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A comes out 6.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.4% of all tests — 7.5 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and washers — headlamp alone was recorded 29 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 19.1% versus 12.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 48 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.9% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.6% | 18 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 14 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.8% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 10 |
| 5 | Wipers | 8 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim not tested | 7 |
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 | 21.9% | 85 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.4% | 79 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.7% | 57 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 30 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.2% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 23 |
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 | 40 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 116 | 15.5% |
| 90-120k | 136 | 19.1% |
| 120-150k | 63 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 16.9% |
| 2022 | 90 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | 74 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 66 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 75 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A
On a 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (4.6% 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
How many 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd As pass their MOT?
83.0% of the 388 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.9%).
Does the 2011 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 30-60k band to 19.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 388 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.