2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 523 MOT tests analysed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 82.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (81.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.3% in the 120-150k group versus 9.8% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 43 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.4% | 23 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.7% | 9 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Washers | 18 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 9 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.6% | 113 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.6% | 113 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.6% | 40 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 33 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 32 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 30 |
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 | 82 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 223 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 150 | 18.7% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 114 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 118 | 17.8% |
| 2023 | 100 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 96 | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 95 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A
Before buying a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.1% 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 (4.4% 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
How many 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd As pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 523 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by brakes (7.1%).
Does the 2013 Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 30-60k band to 24.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 523 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.