Jeep Grand Cherokee years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

3,794 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2014–2016 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

All 3 Jeep Grand Cherokee years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use yearNone
Above the average for their first-use year2014–2016
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

77.6%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 76.3% to 78.9%.

Jeep Grand Cherokee, all years77.6%
Same-age average, all vehicles71.5%

In 2025, 77.6% of the 3,794 initial MOT tests on Jeep Grand Cherokee cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 71.5%. That is 6.1 points above the same-age average.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2016age 9	1,03174,100	79.5%±2.6	+4.6 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	1,35580,700	78.4%±2.3	+6.5 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 11	1,40890,600	75.5%±2.4	+6.9 ptsall: 68.6%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Jeep Grand Cherokee first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

80.1% of Jeep Grand Cherokee tests at 60,000 to 89,999 miles passed first time, against 71.9% at 90,000 to 119,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 70.3% and 66.4%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
60,000–89,999	1,514	80.1%±2.1	+9.8 ptsall: 70.3%
90,000–119,999	1,049	71.9%±2.8	+5.5 ptsall: 66.4%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Grand Cherokee tests were above average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Jeep Grand Cherokee tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: under 30,000, 30,000–59,999 and 120,000 or more. 1 test (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and is left out. How we count

Common Grand Cherokee problems at the MOT

Share of the 849 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Brakes38.0%
Lights and electrics29.9%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Jeep Grand Cherokee

The defects recorded most often at the 849 failed initial tests on Jeep Grand Cherokee cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Parking brake efficiency below requirementsBrakes	14.7%125 tests	3.1%
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirtSuspension	11.0%93 tests	1.8%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required valueBrakes	8.5%72 tests	0.7%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	8.4%71 tests	8.4%
Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks	7.5%64 tests	5.6%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	7.2%61 tests	7.0%
Headlamp not working on dipped beamLights and electrics	6.0%51 tests	5.1%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Grand Cherokee's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Grand Cherokee

Based on the areas where Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Brakes
In 38.0% of failed Grand Cherokee tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Lights and electrics
In 29.9% of failed Grand Cherokee tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Jeep Grand Cherokee years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2014–2016. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 77.6% of initial MOT tests on Jeep Grand Cherokee cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 71.5%. That is 6.1 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Jeep Grand Cherokee problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are brakes (in 38.0% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 29.9% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Jeep Grand Cherokee?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Jeep Grand Cherokee cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 80,700 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Grand Cherokee's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Jeep Grand Cherokee

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Jeep Grand Cherokee cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count