Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.2%, 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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 S Ltd Crd A (2013)

217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A

CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel falls slightly short of the UK average with a 76.2% first-time pass rate, and nearly 30% of examples have recorded dangerous defects—a notably high figure that should concern any potential buyer. The combination of below-average reliability and a genuine safety issue makes this a riskier proposition than most vehicles in its age group.

At roughly 68,500 miles average, these vehicles have typical mileage for their age, yet owners are averaging 2.06 failures and 10.4 advisories per test—suggesting wear accumulates faster than it should. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist, as these vehicles clearly need closer scrutiny than mainstream competitors to catch problems early.

We have limited data for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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

82.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.06

Over 10.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 53k–83k

For context

These stats describe 217 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 217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 270 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 48.5%

131

Black 36.3%

Grey 11.9%

Red 3.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd 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.

65,743

typical

52,652

low mileage

82,920

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A vehicles fall between 52,652 and 82,920 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 52,652 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.

✓ 52,652–82,920 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd As sit.

⚠ Over 111,942 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd A — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee S Ltd Crd As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 161 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

10.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.06

Avg failures per vehicle

10.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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