Jeep Common MOT Problems (2026)
Jeep models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 135,792 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Jeep MOT pass rate: 78%
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Avg fail rate
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Jeep Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD A | 28% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 2 | Jeep Compass Limited CRD | 26% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 3 | Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD LTD A | 22% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 4 | Jeep G-Cherokee Overland CRD A | 21% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee Limited A | 21% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion |
Most Reliable Jeep Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Renegade Night Eagle | 92% | |
| 2 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 88% | |
| 3 | Jeep Wrangler | 88% | |
| 4 | Jeep Compass | 86% | |
| 5 | Jeep Cherokee | 83% |
All Jeep Models by Fail Rate
Every Jeep model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
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Jeep MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Jeep cars?
The most common MOT problems on Jeep cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Jeep diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Jeep models with at least 1,000 tests, the Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD A has the highest average fail rate at 28%.
Which Jeep model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Jeep Renegade Night Eagle has the best MOT record of the Jeep models with at least 1,000 tests: 92% of its 2,390 MOT tests ended in a pass and 7% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Jeep?
The average MOT pass rate for Jeep is 78%, based on 135,792 MOT tests across 108 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 22% of MOT tests on Jeep cars ended in a fail.
Jeep Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Jeep model
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