Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles, the 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Jeep Commander Limited Crd A (2006)

259 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.6% first-time pass rate

2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A

CarHunch analysed 259 real MOT records for the 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2006 Jeep Commander diesel struggles below the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 73.1% against the 80% benchmark—a notable gap that suggests reliability concerns. More worryingly, one in three of these vehicles (33.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is well above acceptable for a used purchase and warrants a pre-buy inspection by a specialist.

At around 96,000 miles on average, these Commanders are running reasonably close to age-appropriate mileage, but the damage is reflected in the failure count: vehicles average 3.42 failures per MOT, indicating systematic wear rather than isolated issues. Before committing to one, get a full diesel engine and transmission diagnostic done—the 18 advisories per vehicle show these engines accumulate problems steadily.

We have limited data for the 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.42

Over 14.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

93k

Middle half: 73k–114k

For context

These stats describe 259 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Before you buy a 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A

Based on MOT data from 259 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	257	77.5%	3.44

Colour Breakdown

Based on 691 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 43.3%

299

Silver 35.9%

248

Grey 16.2%

112

Green 4.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

93,051

typical

72,876

low mileage

113,736

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles fall between 72,876 and 113,736 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 72,876 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 72,876–113,736 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd As sit.

⚠ Over 153,543 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 31% of 2006 Jeep Commander Limited Crd As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (31% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.42

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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