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Jeep Cheeroke

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,000 cc

T163 DFCMOT history

T163 DFC is a purple petrol Jeep Cheeroke first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,138 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T163 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cheeroke
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T163 DFC was last recorded at 114,138 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,126 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,138 miles
  • 2024 – 114,126 miles
  • 2023 – 113,311 miles
  • 2022 – 112,148 miles
  • 2020 – 112,111 miles
  • 2018 – 112,107 miles
  • 2017 – 109,330 miles
  • 2016 – 103,759 miles
  • 2015 – 100,830 miles
  • 2014 – 99,849 miles
  • 2013 – 97,766 miles
  • 2012 – 95,871 miles
  • 2011 – 92,762 miles
  • 2010 – 90,209 miles
  • 2009 – 85,990 miles
  • 2008 – 78,670 miles
  • 2007 – 73,750 miles
  • 2006 – 67,500 miles
  • 2005 – 61,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,138 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brakes binding severely unable to test wheel bearings
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,138 miles (+12)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    395615661383
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brakes binding severely unable to test wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  2. Fail114,126 miles (+815)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    522966193315
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both rear brakes
  3. Pass113,311 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,311 miles
    Test number
    784609083753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,302 miles (+1,154)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,302 miles
    Test number
    331096485500
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached UJ securing bracket loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,148 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,148 miles
    Test number
    411266723170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipe corroding from wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play in (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail112,122 miles (+11)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,122 miles
    Test number
    170941578675
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged both side front brake and both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass112,111 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,111 miles
    Test number
    686846103259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,107 miles (+2,777)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    116733431038
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass109,330 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    814221927389
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced borderline pass (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail109,318 miles (+5,559)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    413097974275
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Slight corrosion both sides jacking points.
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides front bush front axle steady bar (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Pass103,759 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    251381100052
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns becoming poor
  12. Pass100,830 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,830 miles
    Test number
    487354795152
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass99,849 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,849 miles
    Test number
    159309484120
    • NoteHeadlamps beam pattens becoming poor
    • NoteWipers becoming poor
  14. Fail99,828 miles (+2,062)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    879952584119
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps beam pattens becoming poor
    • NoteWipers becoming poor
  15. Pass97,766 miles (+1,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,766 miles
    Test number
    915480993116
    • NoteFront brake disc's poor condition pitted and corroded
  16. Pass95,871 miles (+3,109)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,871 miles
    Test number
    445101692143
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in both rear anti-roll bar links
  17. Pass92,762 miles (+2,553)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,762 miles
    Test number
    407521281187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteGear oil leak
  18. Pass90,209 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,209 miles
    Test number
    531963070149
    • 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)
  19. Fail90,152 miles (+4,162)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,152 miles
    Test number
    740937160115
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)
  20. Pass85,990 miles (+5)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    100561699164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet stays weak
    • NoteBoth front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti roll bar driop link
  21. Fail85,985 miles (+7,315)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    440361989187
    • FailureNearside Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet stays weak
    • NoteBoth front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NotePlay in nearside rear anti roll bar driop link
  22. Pass78,670 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,670 miles
    Test number
    730736378170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,750 miles (+5)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    752266987189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet stays weak
    • NoteGear box oil leak at rear oil seal
    • NoteOffside rear reflector damaged
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
  24. Fail73,745 miles (+6,245)2 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    942614687122
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnet stays weak
    • NoteGear box oil leak at rear oil seal
    • NoteOffside rear reflector damaged
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
  25. Pass67,500 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    790384886111
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  26. Fail67,500 miles (+5,636)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    904544086105
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play in them
    • NoteHand brake travel high
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  27. Pass61,864 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    61,864 miles
    Test number
    812596885127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,828 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    752405985124
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edges and pads worn low †no reserve travel at handbrake

Questions about T163 DFC

Does T163 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T163 DFC is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T163 DFC?
The MOT on T163 DFC is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T163 DFC done?
T163 DFC was recorded at 114,138 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,564 miles a year.
Has T163 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T163 DFC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T163 DFC 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 T163 DFC find?
T163 DFC passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; both sides rear brakes binding severely unable to test wheel bearings, and 1 more.

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