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

31% 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 Hemi Ltd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 117 vehicles, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.8%, 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 Hemi 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 Hemi Ltd A (2005)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.8% first-time pass rate

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

76.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

30.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.21

Over 17.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 60k–101k

For context

These stats describe 117 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 117 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.8% 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
Petrol (85%)	99	77.1%	4.18

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi 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.

81,027

typical

60,338

low mileage

100,605

high mileage

Half of all 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd A vehicles fall between 60,338 and 100,605 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,338 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.

✓ 60,338–100,605 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd As sit.

⚠ Over 135,816 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 Hemi Ltd A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 50% of 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi Ltd As are still active.

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.
* 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

17.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.21

Avg failures per vehicle

26.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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