Jeep Grand Cherokee
From 10,898 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 155 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 155 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 139 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 129 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 117 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 112 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 100 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 89 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 79 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 74 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 71 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.9% of Grand Cherokee failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 26.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £103.
Jeep Grand Cherokee on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,221 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 104 newly registered, a net loss of 1,117. At this rate, roughly 14.3 years until none remain. Now at 44.2% of its peak (35,990 in 2007 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 9,512 | 6,410 | +31 | -170 | -139 |
| 2025 Q2 | 9,685 | 6,376 | +44 | -212 | -168 |
| 2025 Q1 | 9,841 | 6,388 | +14 | -334 | -320 |
| 2024 Q4 | 10,085 | 6,464 | +15 | -505 | -490 |
| 2024 Q3 | 10,355 | 6,684 | +20 | -319 | -299 |
| 2024 Q2 | 10,607 | 6,731 | +5 | -246 | -241 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,869 | 6,710 | +23 | -195 | -172 |
| 2023 Q4 | 11,159 | 6,592 | +35 | -180 | -145 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A | Diesel | 2,017 | 23% |
| Grand Cherokee Summit Crd Auto | Diesel | 1,123 | 13% |
| Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A | Diesel | 1,054 | 12% |
| Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A | Diesel | 866 | 10% |
| Grand Cherokee Crd Summit + A | Diesel | 521 | 6% |
| Grand Cherokee Crd O-Land 4X4A | Diesel | 431 | 5% |
| Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto | Diesel | 391 | 4% |
| Grand Cherokee Limited V8 | Petrol | 311 | 4% |
| Grand Cherokee S-Ltd Crd A | Diesel | 280 | 3% |
| Grand Cherokee Hemi Srt8 Auto | Petrol | 261 | 3% |
| Grand Cherokee Limited | Petrol | 256 | 3% |
| Grand Cherokee Limited + Crd A | Diesel | 200 | 2% |
| Grand Cherokee Nghteagle Mjiia | Diesel | 179 | 2% |
| Grand Cherokee Ltd Auto | Petrol | 161 | 2% |
| Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A | Gas | 153 | 2% |
| Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd + 4X4 A | Diesel | 142 | 2% |
| Grand Cherokee Oland Mjet Ii A | Diesel | 116 | 1% |
| Grand Cherokee Summit Mjt Ii A | Diesel | 116 | 1% |
| G-Cherokee Summit Resrv Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 114 | 1% |
| Grand Cherokee 75Th Aniv Crd A | Diesel | 110 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.2% | a stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 90% | lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2018 | 88.3% | brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2017 | 89% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 86.5% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 85.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2014 | 85.8% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 80.9% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokees tested had between 42,214 and 81,601 miles on the clock.
At 66,884 median miles, the Grand Cherokee has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
| Jeep Renegade Night Eagle | 90.4% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 10,898 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 155 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Jeep Grand Cherokees are on UK roads?
There are 9,512 Jeep Grand Cherokees currently licensed on UK roads, with 6,410 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee is 66,884 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 42,214 and 81,601 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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