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Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,960 cc

L7 KBOMOT history

L7 KBO is a blue petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited A first used on 17 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
149,708 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited A
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KBO was last recorded at 149,708 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,751 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
4,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,708 miles
  • 2024 – 146,751 miles
  • 2023 – 142,082 miles
  • 2021 – 138,586 miles
  • 2020 – 136,616 miles
  • 2019 – 133,811 miles
  • 2018 – 131,867 miles
  • 2017 – 122,703 miles
  • 2016 – 116,178 miles
  • 2015 – 108,655 miles
  • 2014 – 100,988 miles
  • 2013 – 94,508 miles
  • 2012 – 88,559 miles
  • 2011 – 82,708 miles
  • 2010 – 82,556 miles
  • 2009 – 81,256 miles
  • 2008 – 78,819 miles
  • 2007 – 76,769 miles
  • 2006 – 73,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,708 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff

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, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,708 miles (+2,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,708 miles
    Test number
    803022256035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff

  2. Pass146,751 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    926854134088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,722 miles (+4,640)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    736549231422
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    957928013992
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail142,082 miles (+3,496)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,082 miles
    Test number
    914862493121
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass138,586 miles (+1,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,586 miles
    Test number
    385054606399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,616 miles (+2,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,616 miles
    Test number
    727597577150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass133,811 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    653595944084
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,640 miles (+1,773)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    640761684080
    • DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings exsesive movement in steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,867 miles (+9,164)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    331039921469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic converter in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn slightly

  11. Pass122,703 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,703 miles
    Test number
    181620762935
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both rear leaf springs (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic converter rattle from in side
    • AdvisorySteering rack damper bush slightly worn

  12. Fail122,701 miles (+6,523)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,701 miles
    Test number
    534288656331
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both rear leaf springs (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic converter rattle from in side
    • AdvisorySteering rack damper bush slightly worn

  13. Pass116,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,178 miles
    Test number
    417872573000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail116,178 miles (+7,523)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,178 miles
    Test number
    335684853825
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass108,655 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    499796165174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail108,654 miles (+7,666)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,654 miles
    Test number
    588586065160
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass100,988 miles (+6,480)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    775847164180
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight brake bind on front brakes

  18. Pass94,508 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    797769763106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail94,507 miles (+5,948)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    267519563170
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass88,559 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    965262372156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail88,558 miles (+5,850)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,558 miles
    Test number
    827212972127
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass82,708 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    108706471149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,556 miles (+1,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    284252910423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass81,256 miles (+2,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,256 miles
    Test number
    790085879056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHT RUST ON REFLECTERS NOT AFFECTING BEAMS

  25. Pass78,819 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,819 miles
    Test number
    771498038072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,769 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    421140627122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,316 miles
    Test number
    852814326180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 KBO

Does L7 KBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 KBO expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 KBO?
The MOT on L7 KBO expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 KBO done?
L7 KBO was recorded at 149,708 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 4,085 miles a year.
Has L7 KBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KBO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 KBO 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 L7 KBO find?
L7 KBO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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