Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto (2005)
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto
CarHunch analysed 241 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Grand Cherokee CRD struggles with reliability compared to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 70.4% against the national 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests you should expect more frequent repairs. More concerning, nearly 40% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during MOT testing, which is a serious buyer red flag for a vehicle of this age and type.
At around 90,000 miles, these examples sit at typical mileage for an 18-year-old car, but the average 4.6 failures per test reveals persistent mechanical issues beyond just wear-and-tear advisories. Before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on the braking system, suspension, and emissions equipment—the diesel engine's complexity and age make hidden problems costly.
What to check before buying a 2005 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.
- ⚠️ 39.8% 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 (100%) | 240 | 70.4% | 4.6 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 64.3% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 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 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto vehicles fall between 72,508 and 106,349 miles.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Crd Ltd Auto — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% 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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