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Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,960 cc

L2 MLPMOT history

L2 MLP is a black petrol Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara first used on 8 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,654 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MLP was last recorded at 159,654 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,635 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,654 miles
  • 2025 – 159,635 miles
  • 2024 – 159,330 miles
  • 2023 – 157,756 miles
  • 2022 – 156,020 miles
  • 2021 – 154,121 miles
  • 2020 – 150,933 miles
  • 2019 – 148,559 miles
  • 2018 – 146,916 miles
  • 2017 – 143,706 miles
  • 2016 – 141,483 miles
  • 2015 – 138,607 miles
  • 2014 – 136,235 miles
  • 2013 – 132,913 miles
  • 2012 – 127,247 miles
  • 2011 – 121,937 miles
  • 2010 – 115,988 miles
  • 2008 – 91,320 miles
  • 2007 – 84,664 miles
  • 2006 – 70,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,654 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear tyre perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,654 miles (+19)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,654 miles
    Test number
    533851520936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,635 miles (+305)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,635 miles
    Test number
    879996459859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,330 miles
    Test number
    844341748384
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail159,330 miles (+1,574)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,330 miles
    Test number
    510567889645
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass157,756 miles (+1,736)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,756 miles
    Test number
    171406562976
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass156,020 miles (+1,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,020 miles
    Test number
    455055892515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass154,121 miles (+3,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,121 miles
    Test number
    437964178847
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass150,933 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,933 miles
    Test number
    135471211197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,559 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,559 miles
    Test number
    225280866405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished.

  10. Fail148,552 miles (+1,636)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,552 miles
    Test number
    471060602705
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre leakng (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished.

  11. Pass146,916 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,916 miles
    Test number
    436441881821
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail146,909 miles (+3,203)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,909 miles
    Test number
    514535834114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog light not working

  13. Pass143,706 miles (+2,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    789874022830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tie bar on axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass141,483 miles (+2,876)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    141,483 miles
    Test number
    598662723350
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside chassis holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass138,607 miles (+2,372)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,607 miles
    Test number
    495903405274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside handbrake efficiency low

  16. Pass136,235 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,235 miles
    Test number
    176215094162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  17. Pass132,913 miles (+25)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,913 miles
    Test number
    805882373121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvive differential leaking
    • NoteSlight damage on front bumper

  18. Fail132,888 miles (+5,641)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    589611273154
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvive differential leaking
    • NoteSlight damage on front bumper

  19. Pass127,247 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,247 miles
    Test number
    458739752198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,244 miles (+5,307)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    236310352470
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass121,937 miles (+5,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    977454171175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff

  22. Pass115,988 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    183672370179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,910 miles (+24,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    671720470147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass91,320 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    593601268037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,664 miles (+14,239)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    110518457459
    • NoteRear flexible brake hose protective cover chafing on fuel tank
    • NoteSlight deformation to front number plate.

  26. Pass70,425 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    450975766092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,382 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    681392666087
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePossible oil leak from offside rear hub

Questions about L2 MLP

Does L2 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MLP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MLP?
The MOT on L2 MLP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MLP done?
L2 MLP was recorded at 159,654 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,384 miles a year.
Has L2 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MLP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 MLP 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 L2 MLP find?
L2 MLP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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