Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A car check
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A reliable? We analysed 5,087 real MOT tests across 575 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include constant velocity joint gaiter split, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 53 | 75.5% | 65,322 | 95,508 | 123,907 |
| 2000 | 61 | 70.5% | 47,822 | 74,220 | 93,453 |
| 1999 | 836 | 67.8% | 70,686 | 91,098 | 110,544 |
| 1998 | 1,427 | 69.4% | 78,532 | 96,451 | 120,805 |
| 1997 | 2,542 | 65.7% | 82,658 | 103,271 | 126,140 |
| 1994 | 71 | 69.0% | 110,386 | 190,722 | 246,504 |
How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Last?
Based on 575 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 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 Grand Cherokee Laredo A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.5% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
65.7% MOT pass rate from 2,542 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.5% across 53 tests. The 1997 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 Laredo 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 Laredo A THIS CAR | 67.2% | 5,087 | 98,983 mi | 29 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 |
| Ferrari Portofino S-a | 95.1% | 3,200 | 8,488 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.2% across 5,087 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo A are constant velocity joint gaiter split (398 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (291), and brake pipe excessively corroded (240). 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 Laredo A owner drives around 4,313 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 Laredo A models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.