2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee first registered in 2005 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 343 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 343 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel than on all cars registered in 2005.
- Ball joint2.3× usualChrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee15.2% All 2005 cars6.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 5%, against 3.2% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Rigid brake pipes: 6.7% here, against 14.9% of all 2005 cars. Headlights: 5.8% here, against 13.4% of all 2005 cars.
Common 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension53% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes35% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics32% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks24% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Rust and bodywork15% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 2.3× as often on the 2005 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 151 | Brakes 30% |
| 2011 | 127 | Brakes 35% |
| 2010 | 417 | Suspension 46% |
| 2009 | 348 | Suspension 47% |
| 2008 | 466 | Suspension 55% |
| 2007 | 733 | Suspension 48% |
| 2006 | 931 | Suspension 50% |
| 2004 | 367 | Suspension 53% |
| 2003 | 332 | Suspension 52% |
| 2002 | 202 | Suspension 46% |
| 2001 | 189 | Suspension 46% |
| 2000 | 141 | Suspension 59% |
| 1999 | 151 | Suspension 50% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars first registered in 2005. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score