Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc

R482 DWSMOT history

R482 DWS is a green diesel Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,668 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 DWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler-Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 DWS was last recorded at 152,668 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,536 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,132 miles
Average per year
2,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,668 miles
  • 2024 – 147,536 miles
  • 2023 – 146,311 miles
  • 2022 – 144,960 miles
  • 2021 – 144,086 miles
  • 2020 – 143,212 miles
  • 2019 – 141,617 miles
  • 2018 – 138,538 miles
  • 2017 – 136,558 miles
  • 2016 – 130,889 miles
  • 2015 – 126,940 miles
  • 2014 – 123,644 miles
  • 2013 – 119,165 miles
  • 2012 – 115,225 miles
  • 2011 – 111,676 miles
  • 2010 – 108,530 miles
  • 2009 – 105,355 miles
  • 2008 – 102,793 miles
  • 2007 – 101,145 miles
  • 2005 – 94,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,668 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,668 miles (+5,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,668 miles
    Test number
    357015935905
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass147,536 miles (+1,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,536 miles
    Test number
    630864706574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,311 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,311 miles
    Test number
    416752082634
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,960 miles (+874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,960 miles
    Test number
    577505250394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,086 miles (+874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,086 miles
    Test number
    298036750594
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,212 miles (+1,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,212 miles
    Test number
    520490506823
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,617 miles (+3,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    141,617 miles
    Test number
    797895703667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,538 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    737393634377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,558 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,558 miles
    Test number
    160036627724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,889 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    675182584956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,940 miles (+3,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    539655875159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,644 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,644 miles
    Test number
    386492394181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,564 miles (+4,399)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    648578774149
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s/f

  14. Pass119,165 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,165 miles
    Test number
    386432093194
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail119,130 miles (+3,905)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,130 miles
    Test number
    387049683170
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight corrosion both outer door sills

  16. Pass115,225 miles (+3,549)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    165557172120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront power steering pipe corroded

  17. Pass111,676 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,676 miles
    Test number
    628247361164
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass108,530 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,530 miles
    Test number
    622614390133
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail108,515 miles (+3,160)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,515 miles
    Test number
    430536180147
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass105,355 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,355 miles
    Test number
    540760399166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,793 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,793 miles
    Test number
    681576498167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,145 miles (+6,172)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    663825557191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE A PLASTIC COVERING THE METAL PIPE, THE ENDS ARE STARTING TO RUST NOT TOO BAD HOWEVER I ADVISE REPLACING THE PIPES OR REMOVING THE PLASTIC

  23. Pass94,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    94,973 miles
    Test number
    144550925382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R482 DWS

Does R482 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 DWS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R482 DWS?
The MOT on R482 DWS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R482 DWS done?
R482 DWS was recorded at 152,668 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
Has R482 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 DWS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on R482 DWS 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 R482 DWS find?
R482 DWS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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