Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,235 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 25.7%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT Reliability Overview
The Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,235 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% and a failure rate of 25.7%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A presents for MOT with approximately 69,024 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2007 models achieve the highest pass rate at 75.4%, while 2006 models have the lowest at 73.2%. This 2.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is Suspension, affecting 22.4% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 19.6%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 10.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.0% | 284 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.2% | 249 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 19.5% | 241 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.2% | 126 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 5.3% | 65 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 4.6% | 57 |
| 7 | Non-component Advisories | 4.1% | 51 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 3.3% | 41 |
| 9 | Steering | 2.9% | 36 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 2.3% | 28 |
| 11 | Visibility | 2.2% | 27 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 1.9% | 23 |
| 13 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.7% | 9 |
| 14 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.7% | 9 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 69,024 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.33 | 23.0% | 284 |
| Brakes | 2.92 | 20.2% | 249 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 2.83 | 19.5% | 241 |
| Tyres | 1.48 | 10.2% | 126 |
| Visibility | 1.08 | 7.5% | 92 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.67 | 4.6% | 57 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.60 | 4.1% | 51 |
| Body & Structure | 0.48 | 3.3% | 41 |
| Steering | 0.42 | 2.9% | 36 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.33 | 2.3% | 28 |
| Wheels | 0.27 | 1.9% | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 0.11 | 0.7% | 9 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.11 | 0.7% | 9 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A has 69,024 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.72% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A MOT Data
The Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,235 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.3% and a failure rate of 25.7%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Commander Limited Hemi A is likely to perform.
Suspension — 22.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 22.4% of MOT failures on the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 19.6% of failures
Brakes issues account for 19.6% of MOT failures on the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 10.6% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 10.6% of MOT failures on the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
Based on 1,235 MOT tests in our database, the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A has an overall pass rate of 74.3% (25.7% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
The top 3 reasons a Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (22.4%), 2. Brakes (19.6%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (10.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A reliable?
With a 25.7% MOT failure rate, the Commander Limited Hemi A is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Jeep Commander Limited Hemi A?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (22.4%); Brakes (19.6%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (10.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.