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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

86.8%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

17.1%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2019

Based on 790 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

10.1%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2018

Based on 1,182 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2017

Based on 2,583 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2016

Based on 2,988 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

13.7%

2015

Based on 3,964 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

16.8%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2014

Based on 4,184 vehicles

84.3%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

15.6%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2013

Based on 2,072 vehicles

82.4%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

19.2%

Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

2012

Based on 92 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2011

Based on 31 vehicles

83.9%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

2010

Based on 40 vehicles

65.0%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

32.0%

2009

Based on 69 vehicles

95.7%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 10yr

183k mi

2008

Based on 35 vehicles

77.1%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2007

Based on 67 vehicles

83.6%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

9.3%

2006

Based on 84 vehicles

66.7%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

26.7%

2005

Based on 329 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2004

Based on 270 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2003

Based on 393 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

28.6%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2002

Based on 443 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2001

Based on 238 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

3.8%

Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

2000

Based on 288 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Retest Rate

35.3%

Mileage at 10yr

167k mi

1999

Based on 337 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

1998

Based on 242 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

1997

Based on 217 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%

1996

Based on 200 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%

1995

Based on 205 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%

1994

Based on 179 vehicles

84.4%Good
Jeep average: 75.2%

1993

Based on 116 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%

1992

Based on 133 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%

0

Based on 7,411 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jeep Grand Cherokee

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.8%
2

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.4%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%
4

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

1.3%
5

Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

1.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.6%

Front Offside

5.6%

Rear Offside

3.6%

Jeep Grand Cherokee — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 86.3% compared to the Jeep average of 75.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most common MOT failures on the Jeep Grand Cherokee are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.8%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.3%, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Typical mileage for the Jeep Grand Cherokee: 36,584 miles at 3 years, 59,186 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand Cherokee to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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