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Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td reliable? We analysed 5,183 real MOT tests across 620 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,183 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.2%
Typical Mileage
111,444mi
Annual Mileage
5,593mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
29yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Number Plates

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

71%
1999
68.7%
1998
69%
1997

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 288
parking brake recording little or no effort 202
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 185
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 156
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 146
drive shaft coupling is excessively worn 142
Registration plate lamp not working 125

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,332 mi/yr
Typical
5,593 mi/yr
Average
6,508 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,548 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1999 599 71.0% 80,656 100,392 120,610
1998 1,308 68.7% 87,732 108,230 128,656
1997 3,276 69.0% 94,790 114,275 136,556

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Last?

Based on 620 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td vehicles on UK roads.

Average
13.1 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
29 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td Mileage Distribution

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

Median
111,444 mi
75th Percentile
133,206 mi
95th Percentile
163,991 mi
Max Recorded
525,725 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td

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

Best year
1999

71.0% MOT pass rate from 599 tests

Year to avoid
1998

68.7% MOT pass rate from 1,308 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.0% across 599 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.7% — 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 Td 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 Td THIS CAR 69.2% 5,183 111,444 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
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled 89.8% 3,072 4,404 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% across 5,183 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (308 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (288), and parking brake recording little or no effort (202). 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 Td owner drives around 5,593 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 Td 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.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td reliable?
Based on 5,183 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td has a 69.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, brake pipe excessively corroded, and parking brake recording little or no effort. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td does around 5,593 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td models stay on UK roads for around 29 years based on our analysis of 620 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td?
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 Laredo Td?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Td is 1999 with a 71.0% pass rate across 599 tests.