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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliable? We analysed 2,039 real MOT tests across 122 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,039 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.6%
Typical Mileage
74,269mi
Annual Mileage
5,237mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
23yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, drag link end ball joint has excessive play and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

65.7%
2005
72.1%
2004
75.5%
2003

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 41
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35
Stop lamp not working 32
position lamp(s) not working 29
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 28
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 28

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,770 mi/yr
Typical
5,237 mi/yr
Average
6,446 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,737 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2005 70 65.7% 50,132 70,158 109,435
2004 1,463 72.1% 44,779 69,938 101,576
2003 436 75.5% 56,922 83,088 105,761

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Last?

Based on 122 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
14.8 years
Median
15.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
23 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
74,269 mi
75th Percentile
103,564 mi
95th Percentile
153,096 mi
Max Recorded
245,441 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A

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

Best year
2003

75.5% MOT pass rate from 436 tests

Year to avoid
2005

65.7% MOT pass rate from 70 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.5% across 436 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A THIS CAR 72.6% 2,039 74,269 mi 23 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
Sym AW12W Fiddle II 125 S 81.4% 790 10,571 mi 15 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.6% across 2,039 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (53 recorded failures), drag link end ball joint has excessive play (46), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (42). 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A owner drives around 5,237 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models stay on UK roads for around 23 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A reliable?
Based on 2,039 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A has a 72.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?
The most common MOT failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, drag link end ball joint has excessive play, and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A does around 5,237 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A models stay on UK roads for around 23 years based on our analysis of 122 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd 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 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Ltd A is 2003 with a 75.5% pass rate across 436 tests.