2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 379 MOT tests, the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 recorded a 72.8% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests against 14.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, joints and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 32 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 60-90k one: 22.5% versus 28.7%.
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 28.4% in 2021 to 25.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.7% | 67 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 53 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.5% | 36 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.4% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 7.4% | 28 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 2 | Joints | 27 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 25 |
| 4 | Wipers | 20 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Decelerometer (sp) | 18 |
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% | 176 |
| 2 | Brakes | 40.6% | 154 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 21.1% | 80 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 19.8% | 75 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.9% | 68 |
| 6 | Other defects | 15.3% | 58 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 80 | 28.7% |
| 90-120k | 109 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 90 | 27.8% |
| 150k+ | 80 | 22.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 28.4% |
| 2022 | 89 | 30.3% |
| 2023 | 74 | 24.3% |
| 2024 | 59 | 25.4% |
| 2025 | 55 | 25.4% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Grand Cherokee V8
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 17.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (17.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.0% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8s pass their MOT?
72.8% of the 379 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.7% of tests, followed by brakes (14.0%).
Does the 2000 Grand Cherokee V8 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.7% in the 60-90k band to 22.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 379 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.