Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited car check
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited reliable? We analysed 51,761 real MOT tests across 4,658 vehicles to find out.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, constant velocity joint gaiter split and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 93 | 83.9% | 43,013 | 67,948 | 90,697 |
| 2004 | 87 | 64.4% | 74,079 | 110,432 | 132,728 |
| 2003 | 336 | 74.4% | 52,413 | 74,802 | 103,935 |
| 2002 | 4,512 | 73.8% | 56,749 | 79,420 | 103,814 |
| 2001 | 13,275 | 71.9% | 64,464 | 86,106 | 110,427 |
| 2000 | 14,225 | 68.6% | 70,306 | 91,743 | 114,013 |
| 1999 | 9,626 | 66.5% | 75,177 | 94,895 | 118,955 |
| 1998 | 261 | 69.3% | 86,253 | 105,476 | 144,937 |
| 1997 | 243 | 72.0% | 74,120 | 99,404 | 139,525 |
| 1996 | 8,726 | 65.1% | 92,755 | 112,670 | 134,385 |
| 1995 | 98 | 69.4% | 99,112 | 122,824 | 178,222 |
| 1994 | 79 | 70.9% | 91,859 | 114,274 | 143,515 |
| 1993 | 57 | 66.7% | 91,384 | 127,809 | 140,386 |
How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Last?
Based on 4,658 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited vehicles on UK roads.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 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 Limited
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.9% MOT pass rate from 93 tests
64.4% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.9% across 93 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.4% — 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 Limited 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 Limited THIS CAR | 69.0% | 51,761 | 93,950 mi | 30 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 |
| Mercedes-benz C 320 | 75.2% | 72,432 | 80,039 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.0% across 51,761 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2,293 recorded failures), constant velocity joint gaiter split (2,270), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,969). 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 Limited owner drives around 5,213 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 Limited models stay on UK roads for around 30 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.