Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A (2005)
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi struggles to match the UK average, with a 76.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly a third of these vehicles (30.8%) have recorded dangerous defects—a significant reliability concern for a nearly two-decade-old vehicle. The median Carhunch score of 50 reflects a car that's solidly middle-of-the-road, not a standout performer.
At 81,000 miles median, these examples are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.21 failures and 26.7 advisories per test, which suggests inherent mechanical or wear-related weaknesses rather than owner neglect. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on identifying any previous dangerous defects on the MOT history—braking, steering and suspension issues are common on this generation—and factor in regular maintenance costs as a given.
What to check before buying a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A
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.
- ⚠️ 30.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (85%) | 99 | 77.1% | 4.18 |
| LPG (12%) | 14 | 75.2% | 5 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 64.3% | 2.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 81% | 4 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A 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 Hemi Ltd A vehicles fall between 60,338 and 100,605 miles.
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A — Still on the Road
51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.
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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