Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A car check
Is the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A reliable? We analysed 5,910 real MOT tests across 355 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 144 | 75.7% | 47,122 | 67,702 | 118,956 |
| 2004 | 1,558 | 73.5% | 52,940 | 84,130 | 114,290 |
| 2003 | 3,885 | 75.0% | 54,195 | 80,355 | 107,710 |
| 2002 | 302 | 75.8% | 62,024 | 84,042 | 108,257 |
How Long Does a Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Last?
Based on 355 Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.8% MOT pass rate from 302 tests
73.5% MOT pass rate from 1,558 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.8% across 302 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 73.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A THIS CAR | 74.7% | 5,910 | 81,807 mi | 24 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 |
| Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti | 79.2% | 1,791 | 101,224 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.7% across 5,910 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (135 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (135), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (109). 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A owner drives around 5,548 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 Gr Cherokee V8 Overland A models stay on UK roads for around 24 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.