Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% 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 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles, the 2007 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 2007 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 (2007)

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

2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A

CarHunch analysed 374 real MOT records for the 2007 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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Moderate sample. 374 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2007 Jeep Commander's 73% first-time pass rate falls 7 points below the UK average, signalling slightly below-average reliability for its age—and the 29.7% of vehicles that have recorded dangerous defects is a meaningful red flag for buyers, suggesting structural or safety-critical issues are not uncommon in this cohort. The diesel engine accounts for nearly all examples here, and carries the same 73% pass rate without improvement.

At just under 89,000 miles on average, these Commanders have been reasonably well-maintained mileage-wise for a 17-year-old vehicle, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.34 failures and 20 advisories per test, pointing to widespread wear across brakes, suspension, and fluid systems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate work on failed items and get a full independent inspection focusing on the chassis and brake system before committing.

The 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A has a decent first-time pass rate (77.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ 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)

29.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.34

Over 14.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

86k

Middle half: 69k–106k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 20 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 374 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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Based on MOT data from 374 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.7% 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%)	369	77.6%	3.35

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 2007 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.

85,764

typical

69,448

low mileage

106,216

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A vehicles fall between 69,448 and 106,216 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,448 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.

✓ 69,448–106,216 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd As sit.

⚠ Over 143,391 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 43% of 2007 Jeep Commander Limited Crd As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 128 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% 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

14.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.34

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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