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Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,960 cc

J8 DSWMOT history

J8 DSW is a green petrol Jeep Wrangler 2.5 first used on 2 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,915 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 2.5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DSW was last recorded at 59,915 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,270 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
1,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,915 miles
  • 2025 – 59,270 miles
  • 2024 – 58,586 miles
  • 2023 – 57,942 miles
  • 2022 – 57,168 miles
  • 2021 – 56,647 miles
  • 2020 – 55,561 miles
  • 2019 – 54,052 miles
  • 2018 – 52,344 miles
  • 2017 – 50,742 miles
  • 2016 – 48,555 miles
  • 2015 – 45,855 miles
  • 2014 – 44,993 miles
  • 2013 – 44,745 miles
  • 2011 – 40,797 miles
  • 2009 – 40,652 miles
  • 2008 – 40,198 miles
  • 2007 – 39,121 miles
  • 2006 – 37,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,915 miles (+645)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    349449426539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,270 miles (+684)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    191840219951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear cylinder to "T" junction, corrosion, underseal, springs (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear cylinder to "T" junction, corrosion, underseal, springs (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass58,586 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    455089898158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to nearside front connector (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside front brake disc, worn, lipped and scored particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear wheel to "T" union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear suspension, lower trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front brake disc, worn, lipped and scored particularly inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear wheel to "T" union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear suspension, lower trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,586 miles (+644)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    373004309126
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexible hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear union to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped and scored, particularly on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front tyre outside sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear wheel to "T"union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear axle lower trailing arm front bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, lipped and scored, particularly on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear wheel to "T"union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear axle lower trailing arm front bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,942 miles (+774)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    212127245619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass57,168 miles (+521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    485273495957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass56,647 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    956214393411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,561 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    522690289980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,052 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    743403038048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,344 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    189508141049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    270145059829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,742 miles (+2,187)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    876250168973
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  13. Pass48,555 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,555 miles
    Test number
    553874485542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail48,554 miles (+2,699)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    272654670717
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass45,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,855 miles
    Test number
    408041475058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,854 miles (+861)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,854 miles
    Test number
    166810575014
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass44,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    878701894057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,993 miles (+248)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    377601494098
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  19. Pass44,745 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    858587973073
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail44,745 miles (+3,948)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    349757073081
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass40,797 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    145892371196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass40,652 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    412355849263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass40,198 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,198 miles
    Test number
    383463808250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,121 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    230232097471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    530308696105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DSW

Does J8 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DSW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DSW?
The MOT on J8 DSW is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DSW done?
J8 DSW was recorded at 59,915 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,146 miles a year.
Has J8 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DSW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 DSW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 DSW find?
J8 DSW passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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