2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 388 MOT tests analysed for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (78.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.1% in the 120-150k group versus 12.5% in the 30-60k group.
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 | Tread depth | 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 | Steering | 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
Before buying a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.4% of tests for this year.
- 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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.