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Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

R331 SLBMOT history

R331 SLB is a blue petrol Jeep Cherokee Sport first used on 10 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
110,960 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Sport
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R331 SLB was last recorded at 110,960 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,251 miles · 28 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
3,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,960 miles
  • 2023 – 110,251 miles
  • 2022 – 108,178 miles
  • 2021 – 106,787 miles
  • 2020 – 105,321 miles
  • 2019 – 102,926 miles
  • 2018 – 100,906 miles
  • 2017 – 98,201 miles
  • 2016 – 95,838 miles
  • 2015 – 92,882 miles
  • 2014 – 90,144 miles
  • 2013 – 85,987 miles
  • 2012 – 79,827 miles
  • 2011 – 77,953 miles
  • 2009 – 69,495 miles
  • 2008 – 67,447 miles
  • 2007 – 58,564 miles
  • 2006 – 49,622 miles
  • 2005 – 47,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,960 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Max limit of 305. Currently at 11.65 (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Diff oil slight leak

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "d" bush's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering linkage bushes worn / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,960 miles (+709)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,960 miles
    Test number
    590691903659
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Max limit of 305. Currently at 11.65 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff oil slight leak

  2. Pass110,251 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    291150234283
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "d" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage bushes worn / perished

  3. Fail110,251 miles (+2,073)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    238405692698
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "d" bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage bushes worn / perished

  4. Pass108,178 miles (+1,391)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    703233428376
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,787 miles (+1,466)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    792917877342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged not effecting light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine AND diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass105,321 miles (+2,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,321 miles
    Test number
    903151843415
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 engine, psf and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass102,926 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    225436957939
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,926 miles (+2,020)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,926 miles
    Test number
    199150120633
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,906 miles (+2,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,906 miles
    Test number
    424830222973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass98,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    133514301175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail98,201 miles (+2,363)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    628920094903
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass95,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    554534400282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft uj has slight play

  13. Fail95,838 miles (+2,956)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    607038818159
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driveshaft uj has slight play

  14. Pass92,882 miles (+2,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,882 miles
    Test number
    305041935187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass90,144 miles (+4,157)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    246041254163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroding/rusting
    • NoteFront pads low/discs corroding on inner surfaces
    • NoteOff side rear tail lamp lense damaged

  16. Pass85,987 miles (+6,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    505226383088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass79,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,827 miles
    Test number
    147909102104
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes perished but no movement

  18. Fail79,827 miles (+1,874)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,827 miles
    Test number
    689239802102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes perished but no movement

  19. Pass77,953 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,953 miles
    Test number
    678676901185
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres deteriorating on inside edge

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244025930016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,495 miles (+2,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    644788959093
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff

  22. Pass67,447 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,447 miles
    Test number
    652810638078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,564 miles (+8,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    113662937499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,622 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    184167026038
    • NoteFRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED.

  25. Fail49,622 miles (+2,121)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    430636526098
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail47,501 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    532676845312
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R331 SLB

Does R331 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R331 SLB expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R331 SLB?
The MOT on R331 SLB expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R331 SLB done?
R331 SLB was recorded at 110,960 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,211 miles a year.
Has R331 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 SLB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 SLB 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 R331 SLB find?
R331 SLB failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive max limit of 305. currently at 11.65; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear anti roll bar bushes, and 4 more.

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