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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,956 cc

V18 BUGMOT history

V18 BUG is a silver petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,785 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 BUG was last recorded at 68,785 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,773 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,785 miles
  • 2024 – 68,554 miles
  • 2023 – 68,214 miles
  • 2022 – 67,104 miles
  • 2021 – 66,990 miles
  • 2020 – 66,690 miles
  • 2019 – 66,044 miles
  • 2018 – 65,358 miles
  • 2017 – 63,963 miles
  • 2016 – 62,047 miles
  • 2015 – 60,162 miles
  • 2014 – 58,858 miles
  • 2013 – 56,984 miles
  • 2012 – 53,436 miles
  • 2011 – 49,812 miles
  • 2010 – 44,867 miles
  • 2009 – 39,384 miles
  • 2008 – 34,658 miles
  • 2007 – 30,154 miles
  • 2006 – 26,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,785 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hose ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,785 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    245579882468
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail68,773 miles (+219)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    807163474503
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass68,554 miles (+340)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,554 miles
    Test number
    908121725818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,214 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,214 miles
    Test number
    591843588432
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,204 miles (+1,100)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,204 miles
    Test number
    719535001500
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and hose ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,104 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    532437580663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,990 miles
    Test number
    452739363244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,989 miles (+299)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    965416463336
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,690 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    426522211076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,044 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    146955534903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,358 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,358 miles
    Test number
    171958972076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,963 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    796572503316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,047 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    285039542648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,162 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    548235063587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,858 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    548337614328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,984 miles (+3,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,984 miles
    Test number
    898488403361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)

  17. Pass53,436 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    527946872228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,812 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    329335181223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,867 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    564311370208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,384 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,384 miles
    Test number
    491805569258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,658 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    171308288253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,154 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    244852487206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    822282696229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 BUG

Does V18 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BUG is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 BUG?
The MOT on V18 BUG is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 BUG done?
V18 BUG was recorded at 68,785 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,215 miles a year.
Has V18 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 BUG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 BUG 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 V18 BUG find?
V18 BUG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front exhaust mounting defective 2 exhaust clamps corroded/ broken, but exhaust secure; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rigid pipe sections, and 4 more.

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