Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
From 701 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 74 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 74 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 43 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 24 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 17 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 15 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 13 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.3% of Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50% 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 £161.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 66.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2004 | 67.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 70.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 62.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Autos tested had between 104,450 and 172,781 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 129,773 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Wrangler | 84.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto has a 66.9% MOT pass rate based on 701 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 74 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto is 129,773 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 104,450 and 172,781 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto?
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.
With a 66.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £161 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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