Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto (2002)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
CarHunch analysed 1,643 real MOT records for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Grand Cherokee CRD is a decidedly below-average performer in the MOT test—only 73% pass on first attempt versus the UK average of 80%—and that gap widens into real safety territory with 27% of vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold. The diesel engine variant that dominates this cohort shows no relative advantage, maintaining the same 73% pass rate across nearly all 1,643 vehicles analysed.
At just under 92,000 miles on average, these Jeeps are carrying typical mileage for their age, but they're accumulating serious problems: an average of 3.6 failures and nearly 22 advisories per test tells you that running costs and repair work are substantial. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel fuel system, suspension geometry, and brake condition—this model's test history shows it's prone to multiple faults rather than one weak spot, and you'll want certainty on what you're inheriting.
What to check before buying a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 27.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,622 | 72.9% | 3.58 |
| Petrol (1%) | 21 | 72.9% | 4.24 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto vehicles fall between 74,786 and 107,236 miles.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 57 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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