Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 482 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
482
Highest Pass Rate
2001 (74%)
Years Covered
5
About the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited was MOT tested 482 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1996 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 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 petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 141 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 63%. 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
Newer Jeep Grand Cherokee Limiteds pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 110,966 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 116,307 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 Limited is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jeep models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
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.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited by Year
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Questions about the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (1996 to 2002), the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 482 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2001 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 63%, 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 Limiteds more reliable?
Newer Jeep Grand Cherokee Limiteds pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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