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Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,960 cc

S42 KLJMOT history

S42 KLJ is a green petrol Jeep Wrangler 2.5 first used on 10 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
39,648 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 KLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 2.5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 KLJ was last recorded at 39,648 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,231 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,648 miles
  • 2024 – 39,231 miles
  • 2023 – 38,662 miles
  • 2022 – 37,907 miles
  • 2020 – 36,160 miles
  • 2019 – 35,025 miles
  • 2018 – 34,866 miles
  • 2017 – 34,775 miles
  • 2016 – 34,568 miles
  • 2015 – 34,560 miles
  • 2013 – 34,452 miles
  • 2012 – 34,181 miles
  • 2011 – 33,895 miles
  • 2010 – 33,677 miles
  • 2009 – 33,019 miles
  • 2008 – 32,321 miles
  • 2007 – 30,841 miles
  • 2006 – 29,792 miles
  • 2005 – 25,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,648 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,648 miles (+417)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    567903993524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass39,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,231 miles
    Test number
    158081905942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail39,231 miles (+569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,231 miles
    Test number
    825099914395
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass38,662 miles (+755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    710659815365
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,907 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    259145794187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,160 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    779431467473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,025 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    567397107281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass34,866 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,866 miles
    Test number
    589567977029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,775 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,775 miles
    Test number
    712636445961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,568 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,568 miles
    Test number
    479016007406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,560 miles (+108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,560 miles
    Test number
    547791405130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWax oil to chassis to floor front to back

  12. Pass34,452 miles (+271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,452 miles
    Test number
    139668073298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe above tank slightly corroded

  13. Pass34,181 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    939186562236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,895 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,895 miles
    Test number
    979047961240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    744406150289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail33,677 miles (+658)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    291486850292
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,019 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    801157949246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,321 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    293815288208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass32,321 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    920635788242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass30,841 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,841 miles
    Test number
    172093167277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,792 miles (+4,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,792 miles
    Test number
    202882476210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    492489555265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 KLJ

Does S42 KLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 KLJ expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 KLJ?
The MOT on S42 KLJ expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 KLJ done?
S42 KLJ was recorded at 39,648 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 712 miles a year.
Has S42 KLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 KLJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S42 KLJ 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 S42 KLJ find?
S42 KLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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