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Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A reliable? We analysed 1,757 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,757 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.2%
Typical Mileage
69,008mi
Annual Mileage
4,944mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp(s) not working, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A.

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

79.8%
2007
78.6%
2006

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

position lamp(s) not working 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 12

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,729 mi/yr
Typical
4,944 mi/yr
Average
6,827 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,407 mi/yr

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2007 873 79.8% 46,553 69,191 98,705
2006 835 78.6% 43,650 67,192 93,282

How Long Does a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Last?

Based on 107 Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
16.2 years
Median
18.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
69,008 mi
75th Percentile
97,849 mi
95th Percentile
152,523 mi
Max Recorded
285,892 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2007

79.8% MOT pass rate from 873 tests

Year to avoid
2006

78.6% MOT pass rate from 835 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.8% across 873 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A THIS CAR 79.2% 1,757 69,008 mi 20 yrs
Jeep Renegade 82.4% 216,942 45,731 mi 11 yrs
Jeep Cherokee 79.5% 73,214 61,010 mi 27 yrs
Jeep Grand Cherokee 82.8% 71,740 59,138 mi 27 yrs
MG Hs 84.9% 781 30,386 mi — yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?

The Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.2% across 1,757 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A are position lamp(s) not working (28 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (21), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (18). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A owner drives around 4,944 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A reliable?
Based on 1,757 MOT tests, the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A has a 79.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
The most common MOT failures are position lamp(s) not working, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A do per year?
The typical Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A does around 4,944 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A last?
Most Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 107 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is 2007 with a 79.8% pass rate across 873 tests.