
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass112,111 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 112,111 miles
- Test number
- 686846103259
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass103,759 miles (+2,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 103,759 miles
- Test number
- 251381100052
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns becoming poor
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass78,670 miles (+4,920)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,670 miles
- Test number
- 730736378170
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
Pass61,864 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 61,864 miles
- Test number
- 812596885127
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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