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Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,700 cc

L3 RYFMOT history

L3 RYF is a black petrol Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,549 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RYF was last recorded at 76,549 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2019: 62,230 miles, lower than 65,917 miles on 19 Jan 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,501 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,549 miles
  • 2025 – 76,267 miles
  • 2023 – 75,810 miles
  • 2022 – 73,531 miles
  • 2021 – 70,235 miles
  • 2020 – 69,228 miles
  • 2019 – 67,231 miles
  • 2018 – 64,935 miles
  • 2016 – 62,582 miles
  • 2015 – 58,488 miles
  • 2014 – 56,483 miles
  • 2013 – 54,889 miles
  • 2012 – 52,702 miles
  • 2011 – 51,183 miles
  • 2010 – 48,418 miles
  • 2009 – 46,304 miles
  • 2007 – 43,710 miles
  • 2006 – 36,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,549 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Brake lever pivots slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,549 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    517012581680
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail76,501 miles (+234)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    342557531467
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,267 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    826161054308
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded rusty not significant (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded rusty not significant (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail76,257 miles (+447)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    747993645897
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,810 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    740001772192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,531 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,531 miles
    Test number
    490962988780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,235 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    762609742832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,228 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,228 miles
    Test number
    716025272246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,231 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    952957661356
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
  10. Fail62,230 miles (-3,687)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    785169380386
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
  11. Pass65,917 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,917 miles
    Test number
    922969289507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    593328800301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,935 miles (+2,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    770698319460
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass62,582 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    874426010752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,488 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    717864875193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,483 miles (+591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    397917894131
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wall cracking
  17. Pass55,892 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,892 miles
    Test number
    976865294088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,889 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    728812283173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,702 miles (+1,519)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    587430772157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,183 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    345823971189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,418 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,418 miles
    Test number
    972194530011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    204948629037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,304 miles (+2,594)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    850176029013
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass43,710 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    734725867320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass36,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    724211896129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L3 RYF

Does L3 RYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RYF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RYF?
The MOT on L3 RYF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RYF done?
L3 RYF was recorded at 76,549 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has L3 RYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RYF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 RYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L3 RYF find?
L3 RYF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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