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Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

White · Petrol · 1994 · 3,960 cc

L29 VBYMOT history

L29 VBY is a white petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto first used on 6 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,279 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 VBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 VBY was last recorded at 127,279 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,906 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,279 miles
  • 2023 – 126,906 miles
  • 2022 – 125,159 miles
  • 2021 – 118,570 miles
  • 2020 – 111,290 miles
  • 2019 – 109,549 miles
  • 2018 – 107,099 miles
  • 2017 – 104,781 miles
  • 2016 – 100,639 miles
  • 2015 – 95,333 miles
  • 2014 – 95,327 miles
  • 2013 – 93,510 miles
  • 2010 – 92,378 miles
  • 2007 – 89,916 miles
  • 2006 – 85,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,279 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,279 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,279 miles
    Test number
    934947942630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,906 miles (+1,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,906 miles
    Test number
    500874376561
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,159 miles
    Test number
    951467521215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,159 miles (+6,589)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,159 miles
    Test number
    286742165603
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,570 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,570 miles
    Test number
    580001523419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,290 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,290 miles
    Test number
    321410901120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    840129115164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,549 miles (+2,450)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,549 miles
    Test number
    351202744183
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,099 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,099 miles
    Test number
    714922295269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    402748288834
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail104,781 miles (+4,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    148791715267
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass100,639 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    793120507118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,333 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    155443535135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,327 miles (+1,817)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    998075644361
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass93,510 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    336397683262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWashers weak

  16. Fail93,510 miles (+1,132)6 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    687347783287
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWashers weak

  17. Pass92,378 miles (+2,462)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,378 miles
    Test number
    514824260068
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFrunt numberplate damaged

  18. Pass89,916 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    89,916 miles
    Test number
    433808637497
    • NoteCorrosion to rear leaf spring

  19. Fail89,916 miles (+4,537)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,916 miles
    Test number
    164371937386
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear leaf spring

  20. Pass85,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    362706406220
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L29 VBY

Does L29 VBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 VBY expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 VBY?
The MOT on L29 VBY expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 VBY done?
L29 VBY was recorded at 127,279 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has L29 VBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 VBY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L29 VBY 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 L29 VBY find?
L29 VBY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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