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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A reliable? We analysed 4,292 real MOT tests across 350 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,292 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.8%
Typical Mileage
74,566mi
Annual Mileage
7,219mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
15yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Number Plates

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

79.1%
2013
81.6%
2012
79.2%
2011

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd 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 35
Stop lamp not working 25

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,599 mi/yr
Typical
7,219 mi/yr
Average
8,251 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,681 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 422 79.1% 35,508 57,363 79,894
2012 1,198 81.6% 48,110 74,585 103,514
2011 2,466 79.2% 50,774 77,420 103,874

How Long Does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Last?

Based on 350 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
12.0 years
Median
13.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
15 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
74,566 mi
75th Percentile
102,202 mi
95th Percentile
148,847 mi
Max Recorded
724,376 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A

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

Best year
2012

81.6% MOT pass rate from 1,198 tests

Year to avoid
2013

79.1% MOT pass rate from 422 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.6% across 1,198 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.1% — 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 Crd 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 Limited Crd A THIS CAR 79.8% 4,292 74,566 mi 15 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
Honda Cb 1000 R-b 90.5% 1,562 11,360 mi 15 yrs

Compared to the Jeep Renegade (82.4% pass rate) and the Jeep Cherokee (79.5% pass rate), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.8% across 4,292 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 35 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A owner drives around 7,219 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 Crd A models stay on UK roads for around 15 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 Limited Crd A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A reliable?
Based on 4,292 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A has a 79.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A does around 7,219 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A models stay on UK roads for around 15 years based on our analysis of 350 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd 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 Limited Crd A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A is 2012 with a 81.6% pass rate across 1,198 tests.