Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A
From 1,169 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 26 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.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 26 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 23 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 21 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 21 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.7% of Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, wiper blade defective |
| 2012 | 76.8% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2011 | 82.6% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Cherokee Overland Crd As tested had between 68,263 and 110,039 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 89,454 median miles, the Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A has 0.025 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 Overland Crd A MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A has a 77.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,169 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A is 89,454 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 68,263 and 110,039 miles.
Buying a used Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A?
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 77.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £63 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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