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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,956 cc

L5 VLAMOT history

L5 VLA is a purple petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
133,865 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,956 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VLA was last recorded at 133,865 miles on 9 Nov 2021, 954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,911 miles · 10 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
954 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 133,865 miles
  • 2020 – 132,911 miles
  • 2019 – 129,539 miles
  • 2018 – 124,696 miles
  • 2017 – 120,220 miles
  • 2015 – 109,776 miles
  • 2014 – 98,976 miles
  • 2013 – 93,316 miles
  • 2012 – 86,895 miles
  • 2010 – 83,198 miles
  • 2009 – 81,276 miles
  • 2008 – 79,075 miles
  • 2007 – 76,764 miles
  • 2006 – 69,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,865 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,865 miles (+954)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,865 miles
    Test number
    145229574230
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,911 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,911 miles
    Test number
    584595200794
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,910 miles (+3,371)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,910 miles
    Test number
    767535892497
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,539 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,539 miles
    Test number
    980995632009
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,538 miles (+4,842)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,538 miles
    Test number
    569080763149
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    885560981000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,696 miles (+4,476)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,696 miles
    Test number
    222811761059
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,220 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,220 miles
    Test number
    871687430950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    259332405104
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff
    • AdvisoryTail gate stuck in closed position

  10. Fail120,133 miles (+10,357)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    883553860240
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear diff
    • AdvisoryTail gate stuck in closed position

  11. Pass109,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    115623205131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail109,776 miles (+10,800)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,776 miles
    Test number
    939525785076
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass98,976 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,976 miles
    Test number
    869241674049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,927 miles (+5,611)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    155896964409
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass93,316 miles (+6,421)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    569586633043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  16. Pass86,895 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,895 miles
    Test number
    449388332075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,790 miles (+3,592)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    146766222071
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r hub seal slightly leaking

  18. Pass83,198 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    622118120302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    250198119385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,276 miles (+26)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,276 miles
    Test number
    520438019312
    • FailureFront Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass81,250 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,250 miles
    Test number
    194170569286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,075 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    521365448350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    800796647342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,764 miles (+6,896)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    192566747375
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass69,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    321691546357
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L5 VLA

Does L5 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VLA expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VLA?
The MOT on L5 VLA expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VLA done?
L5 VLA was recorded at 133,865 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2021, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has L5 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VLA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L5 VLA 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 L5 VLA find?
L5 VLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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