Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A (2012)
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A
CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Grand Cherokee diesel falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.1% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.7%) have recorded dangerous defects—a notable concern for a buyer weighing safety. The diesel engine proves reasonably robust for its age, but these cars are clearly prone to issues once they start failing.
At 80,000 miles median mileage, these are properly used vehicles, yet they're averaging over 11 advisories each, suggesting wear accumulates across multiple systems rather than in one area. Before buying, have an independent inspection focus on brake condition and suspension geometry, as the frequency of minor problems hints at neglect in maintenance records being the real dividing line between a reliable buy and a troublesome one.
What to check before buying a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd 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.
- ⚠️ 23.7% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd 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 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A vehicles fall between 58,971 and 97,851 miles.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Crd A — Still on the Road
72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 73% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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