Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A (2013)
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 Grand Cherokee Overland diesel falls short of the UK average with a 75.6% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly a quarter (25.6%) have recorded dangerous defects—a significant buyer concern that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. The model's reliability is moderately compromised compared to its peers.
These vehicles show reasonable mileage for their age at 68,000 miles on average, but owners are experiencing over 1.7 failures per test and nearly 9 advisories each, suggesting persistent issues across electrics, suspension, and fuel systems. Before committing to one, have an independent diesel specialist examine the emissions system and transmission closely, as repair costs on this platform can be substantial.
What to check before buying a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 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.
- ⚠️ 25.6% 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A vehicles fall between 52,324 and 80,341 miles.
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Crd A — Still on the Road
81 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% 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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