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

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Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable? We analysed 8,620 real MOT tests across 723 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,620 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.3%
Typical Mileage
68,978mi
Annual Mileage
6,865mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
15yrs

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A Number Plates

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

81.7%
2013
81.3%
2012
80.1%
2011

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

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

Stop lamp not working 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 48

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

How many miles does a typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 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
4,322 mi/yr
Typical
6,865 mi/yr
Average
7,976 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,258 mi/yr

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 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 Overland Crd A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2013 1,277 81.7% 44,956 65,328 89,679
2012 5,704 81.3% 44,987 68,402 93,879
2011 1,138 80.1% 47,122 71,867 99,813

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

Based on 723 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
11.8 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
15 years

Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
68,978 mi
75th Percentile
94,753 mi
95th Percentile
139,937 mi
Max Recorded
641,230 mi

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

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

Best year
2013

81.7% MOT pass rate from 1,277 tests

Year to avoid
2011

80.1% MOT pass rate from 1,138 tests

The best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.7% across 1,277 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.1% — 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 Overland 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 Overland Crd A THIS CAR 81.3% 8,620 68,978 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
Audi A1 Sport 25 TFSI S-a 89.7% 4,480 25,302 mi — yrs

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

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

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.3% across 8,620 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A are stop lamp not working (51 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (48), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (48). 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.

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 Overland 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 Overland Crd A owner drives around 6,865 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 Overland 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 Overland Crd A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable?
Based on 8,620 MOT tests, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A has a 81.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A?
The most common MOT failures are stop lamp not working, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A do per year?
The typical Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A does around 6,865 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A last?
Most Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A models stay on UK roads for around 15 years based on our analysis of 723 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 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 Overland Crd A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A is 2013 with a 81.7% pass rate across 1,277 tests.