Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 4,701 cc

T147 LAUMOT history

T147 LAU is a maroon petrol Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 104,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
104,306 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler-Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,701 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 LAU was last recorded at 104,306 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2014: 85,046 miles, lower than 85,940 miles on 29 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,105 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
2,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,306 miles
  • 2025 – 103,105 miles
  • 2024 – 102,652 miles
  • 2023 – 102,023 miles
  • 2022 – 101,336 miles
  • 2021 – 100,916 miles
  • 2019 – 100,818 miles
  • 2018 – 100,422 miles
  • 2017 – 97,673 miles
  • 2016 – 94,718 miles
  • 2015 – 88,692 miles
  • 2014 – 85,046 miles
  • 2013 – 80,931 miles
  • 2012 – 77,235 miles
  • 2011 – 72,375 miles
  • 2010 – 69,747 miles
  • 2009 – 67,867 miles
  • 2008 – 66,494 miles
  • 2007 – 61,799 miles
  • 2006 – 58,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,306 miles
  • 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))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • All suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,306 miles (+1,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    104,306 miles
    Test number
    263454566694
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,105 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,105 miles
    Test number
    702565330812
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,097 miles (+445)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,097 miles
    Test number
    634945654851
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,652 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,652 miles
    Test number
    519515770334
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  5. Pass102,023 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,023 miles
    Test number
    364565520174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,012 miles (+676)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    804851036302
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,336 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    919790618642
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both center pipe clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front flexible to car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front flexible to car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all suspension components and body underneath

  8. Fail101,333 miles (+417)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    527247106833
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both center pipe clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front flexible to car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front flexible to car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on all suspension components and body underneath

  9. Pass100,916 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    654961183975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side steps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail100,915 miles (+97)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,915 miles
    Test number
    116957887468
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side steps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,818 miles (+396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    357828335057
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step heavily corroded

  12. Pass100,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    505654069918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail100,422 miles (+2,749)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,422 miles
    Test number
    739806800494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass97,673 miles (+2,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    532574489959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s & o/s rear chassis

  15. Pass94,718 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,718 miles
    Test number
    516155218479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills

  16. Fail94,709 miles (+6,017)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    782064712762
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush area (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush 'A' frame bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all around vehicle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp loose

  17. Pass88,692 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    277163175469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail88,689 miles (+3,643)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    555966055154
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,046 miles (-894)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,046 miles
    Test number
    266947224460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

  20. Fail85,940 miles (+5,009)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    838639014178
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

  21. Pass80,931 miles (+3,696)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    276136213472
    • NoteAcross axle brake pipe corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres at the legal limit
    • NoteCorrosion to various chassis and suspension components
    • NoteExhaust system heavily corroded
    • NoteHandbrake operation noisy
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both rear anti rollbar links

  22. Pass77,235 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    707642422118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    217808501473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,381 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    498298101181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,375 miles (+2,628)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    127544701153
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  26. Pass69,747 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    381302400146
    • NoteFront brake discs detioriated
    • NoteFront brake hoses detioriated
    • NoteFront number plate detioriated
    • NoteRear axle top bushes worn
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  27. Fail69,747 miles (+1,880)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    613367490096
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs detioriated
    • NoteFront brake hoses detioriated
    • NoteFront number plate detioriated
    • NoteRear axle top bushes worn
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  28. Pass67,867 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    210332919185
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake discs detioriated
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  29. Fail67,867 miles (+1,373)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    981957409152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust blowing and corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs detioriated
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  30. Pass66,494 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    470519698090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass61,799 miles (+3,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,799 miles
    Test number
    551658987026
    • NoteFront brake discs worn. †front brake hoses metal sections corroded. †exhaust system corroded.

  32. Pass58,678 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,678 miles
    Test number
    280254116421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail58,534 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    282693106458
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake hose metal sections corroded

Questions about T147 LAU

Does T147 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T147 LAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T147 LAU?
The MOT on T147 LAU is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T147 LAU done?
T147 LAU was recorded at 104,306 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 2,310 miles a year.
Has T147 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 LAU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T147 LAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T147 LAU find?
T147 LAU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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