2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee — MOT failures & pass rate
1,137 MOT tests on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee are in this dataset, and 91.6% of them passed. That is 1.3 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.8%. Failures cluster in visibility, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.8%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 33 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 9.8% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 15.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.8% | 32 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 31 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 26 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 33 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 14 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 11 |
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 | 15.7% | 179 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.1% | 149 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 7 |
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 | 522 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 472 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 123 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 862 | 8.7% |
| Petrol | 275 | 7.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 274 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 286 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 273 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 282 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grand Cherokee
On a 2019 Grand Cherokee, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (2.8% 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 (2.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokees pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 1,137 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Visibility, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Grand Cherokee get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,137 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.