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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Check any Grand Cherokee Limited by registration number below.

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60.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.4%

vs Jeep Avg

6

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited — MOT Reliability Overview

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has an average MOT pass rate of 60.8%, which is 14.4 percentage points below the Jeep brand average of 75.2%. This suggests the Grand Cherokee Limited can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Grand Cherokee Limited 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 Limited, 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 Limited performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 90 vehicles

54.4%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

26.1%

2001

Based on 202 vehicles

68.8%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2000

Based on 183 vehicles

68.9%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

23.2%

1999

Based on 135 vehicles

57.0%Below Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

27.8%

1996

Based on 37 vehicles

43.2%Poor
Jeep average: 75.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

64.3%

0

Based on 376 vehicles

72.3%Average
Jeep average: 75.2%
Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

Top MOT Failures — Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

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

1

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

5.5%
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

10.0%

Front Nearside

5.6%

Front Offside

4.4%

Other Jeep Models

Compare MOT reliability across Jeep models.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

82.4% pass rate

Jeep Wrangler Ult Un-ltd Crd A

73.7% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Orvis Td

73.9% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Limited Crd A

70.3% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd A

68.3% pass rate

Jeep Cherokee

87.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?
The average MOT pass rate for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is 60.8% 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 Limited?
The most common MOT failures on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 60.8%, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited?
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 Limited?
Typical mileage for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited: 119,002 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand Cherokee Limited to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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