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Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Cream · Lpg · 1997 · 3,960 cc

L4 OTJMOT history

L4 OTJ is a cream lpg Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara first used on 8 Jul 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,506 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OTJ was last recorded at 106,506 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,737 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,506 miles
  • 2024 – 105,737 miles
  • 2023 – 104,928 miles
  • 2021 – 104,786 miles
  • 2019 – 103,936 miles
  • 2018 – 103,367 miles
  • 2017 – 102,511 miles
  • 2016 – 101,035 miles
  • 2015 – 98,430 miles
  • 2014 – 95,846 miles
  • 2012 – 94,085 miles
  • 2010 – 92,089 miles
  • 2009 – 80,415 miles
  • 2008 – 64,212 miles
  • 2007 – 58,293 miles
  • 2006 – 56,376 miles
  • 2005 – 53,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,506 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front universal joint on front axle prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint between suspension arm and hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • This vehicle has had various modifications including suspension and body lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel bearing has slight play all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,506 miles (+769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,506 miles
    Test number
    619970550808
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front universal joint on front axle prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint between suspension arm and hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Pass105,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    441625128630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres

  3. Fail105,737 miles (+809)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,737 miles
    Test number
    730865007309
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Castle nut locking split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres

  4. Pass104,928 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    490993283061
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has had various modifications including suspension and body lift
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail104,926 miles (+140)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,926 miles
    Test number
    786982302490
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure the lambda sensor wiring is touching the prop shaft (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake adjustment (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryThe front diff breather hose is insecure and touching the nsf coil spring
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle has had various modifications including suspension and body lift
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    950823594113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,786 miles (+850)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    140800164927
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,936 miles (+569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    898186848516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres are slightly sticking out

  9. Pass103,367 miles (+856)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    807092190042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

  10. Pass102,511 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    192723433817
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four

  11. Fail102,511 miles (+1,476)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    549697481957
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort Foot Brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four

  12. Pass101,035 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,035 miles
    Test number
    178762213025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  13. Fail101,034 miles (+2,604)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    553447671354
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  14. Pass98,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    120482240191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail98,430 miles (+2,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,430 miles
    Test number
    279228272142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass95,846 miles (+1,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    266548634367
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,085 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    388269172279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,089 miles (+11,674)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    512746230343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,415 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,415 miles
    Test number
    570441129300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,403 miles (+16,191)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,403 miles
    Test number
    462908009477
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass64,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    842882858386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,212 miles (+5,919)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    682605148329
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail58,293 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    490554247439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass58,293 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    723624547321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass56,376 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    592272446308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,372 miles (+2,777)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,372 miles
    Test number
    992140546392
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass53,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    673079725310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OTJ

Does L4 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OTJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 OTJ?
The MOT on L4 OTJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OTJ done?
L4 OTJ was recorded at 106,506 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has L4 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OTJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 OTJ 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 L4 OTJ find?
L4 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front universal joint on front axle prop shaft; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint between suspension arm and hub; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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