Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check any Grand Cherokee by registration number below.
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86.3%
Avg Pass Rate
+11.2%
vs Jeep Avg
30
Year Ranges
Excellent
Reliability
Jeep Grand Cherokee — MOT Reliability Overview
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has an average MOT pass rate of 86.3%, which is 11.2 percentage points above the Jeep brand average of 75.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Grand Cherokee is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Grand Cherokee for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Jeep Grand Cherokee performs at MOT across different model years.
2020
Based on 197 vehicles
3.3%
17.1%
37k mi
59k mi
2019
Based on 790 vehicles
1.9%
10.1%
36k mi
65k mi
2018
Based on 1,182 vehicles
2.3%
9.5%
70k mi
2017
Based on 2,583 vehicles
2.4%
9.1%
84k mi
2016
Based on 2,988 vehicles
3.1%
13.7%
2015
Based on 3,964 vehicles
3.8%
16.8%
132k mi
2014
Based on 4,184 vehicles
3.9%
15.6%
142k mi
2013
Based on 2,072 vehicles
2.7%
19.2%
143k mi
2012
Based on 92 vehicles
1.8%
10.5%
108k mi
2011
Based on 31 vehicles
4.3%
2010
Based on 40 vehicles
8.0%
32.0%
2009
Based on 69 vehicles
183k mi
2008
Based on 35 vehicles
4.5%
9.1%
2007
Based on 67 vehicles
4.7%
9.3%
2006
Based on 84 vehicles
3.3%
26.7%
2005
Based on 329 vehicles
5.6%
8.3%
105k mi
171k mi
2004
Based on 270 vehicles
11.1%
111k mi
147k mi
2003
Based on 393 vehicles
4.8%
28.6%
188k mi
2002
Based on 443 vehicles
185k mi
2001
Based on 238 vehicles
7.7%
3.8%
184k mi
2000
Based on 288 vehicles
35.3%
167k mi
1999
Based on 337 vehicles
10.5%
157k mi
1998
Based on 242 vehicles
144k mi
1997
Based on 217 vehicles
1996
Based on 200 vehicles
1995
Based on 205 vehicles
1994
Based on 179 vehicles
1993
Based on 116 vehicles
1992
Based on 133 vehicles
0
Based on 7,411 vehicles
69k mi
Top MOT Failures — Jeep Grand Cherokee
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside
Rear Offside
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Jeep Grand Cherokee — Frequently Asked Questions
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