Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,061 vehicles, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.5%, 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A (2005)

1,061 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.5% first-time pass rate

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A

CarHunch analysed 1,061 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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 2005 Grand Cherokee CRD is below the UK average with a 74.4% first-time pass rate, and nearly 3 in 10 vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history—a significant concern for a used buyer. The diesel variant dominates the cohort and shows no pass rate advantage, suggesting the powertrain itself isn't the problem.

At nearly 93,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running high for their age, and they're failing on 3.89 defects per test on average—well above typical. Before committing to one, budget for suspension and emissions work (the advisory count of 21.7 per vehicle points to wear-and-tear issues), and always commission a pre-purchase inspection to check the engine bay for evidence of turbo or cooling problems.

The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A has a decent first-time pass rate (76.5%), 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

76.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

28.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.89

Over 15.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

90k

Middle half: 74k–110k

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 21.7 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 1,061 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 1,061 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.3% 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 (98%)	1,044	76.5%	3.89

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,351 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.8%

1,266

Silver 29.7%

996

Grey 13.2%

443

Blue 11.5%

386

Green 6.9%

232

Gold 0.5%

Beige 0.2%

Bronze 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd 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.

89,514

typical

73,854

low mileage

109,648

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A vehicles fall between 73,854 and 109,648 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 73,854 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.

✓ 73,854–109,648 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As sit.

⚠ Over 148,024 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd As are still active.

Numbers are declining — 236 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% 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

15.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.89

Avg failures per vehicle

21.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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