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Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 820 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

820

Highest Pass Rate

2003 (81%)

Years Covered

4

About the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto

The Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto was MOT tested 820 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2002 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 169 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 70%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Autos tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 137,376 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 117,096 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Jeep brand average of 78%, the Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2685cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£410
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£2,641
Per month£220/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)
vs Jeep brand average-5% (78% avg)
Best to worst year spread11 percentage points
Reliability trendDeclining over years

Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200570%130117,096 mi
200470%330133,057 mi
200381%169121,675 mi
200270%191137,376 mi

Questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2002 to 2005), the Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 820 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 70%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Autos more reliable?

Older Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD Autos tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.

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