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Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,960 cc

V53 EHTMOT history

V53 EHT is a green petrol Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
101,806 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 EHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 EHT was last recorded at 101,806 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,588 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
1,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,806 miles
  • 2023 – 101,588 miles
  • 2022 – 100,732 miles
  • 2021 – 100,704 miles
  • 2020 – 99,304 miles
  • 2019 – 98,519 miles
  • 2018 – 97,464 miles
  • 2017 – 96,044 miles
  • 2016 – 94,201 miles
  • 2015 – 92,926 miles
  • 2014 – 92,503 miles
  • 2013 – 91,330 miles
  • 2012 – 90,353 miles
  • 2011 – 89,325 miles
  • 2010 – 88,723 miles
  • 2009 – 81,473 miles
  • 2008 – 80,321 miles
  • 2007 – 79,382 miles
  • 2006 – 77,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Underside has surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • NSR trailing arm front bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,806 miles
    Test number
    267905837511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,806 miles (+218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,806 miles
    Test number
    404155129814
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,588 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    576176511766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,732 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,732 miles
    Test number
    215350767242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp not working start of test
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Fail100,704 miles (+1,400)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    207502828866
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipe very corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting areas corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  6. Pass99,304 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    721396099505
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not significantly weakened, benefit of doubt given (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play all covers thick grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light has been on most off the test , now off

  7. Fail99,304 miles (+785)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    953020897904
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not significantly weakened, benefit of doubt given (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play all covers thick grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light has been on most off the test , now off

  8. Pass98,519 miles (+1,055)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    229388906186
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass97,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,464 miles
    Test number
    594369906272
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers poor but adiquit
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts top and bottem (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail97,456 miles (+1,412)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    364536001338
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers poor but adiquit
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts top and bottem (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass96,044 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,044 miles
    Test number
    739535051909
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail96,043 miles (+1,842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,043 miles
    Test number
    805613422766
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass94,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    826627357424
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust

  14. Fail94,201 miles (+1,275)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    738651930725
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust

  15. Pass92,926 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    411088461733
    • DangerousExcessive play in both rear hubs
    • AdvisoryNSR trailing arm front bush worn
    • AdvisoryOSF antiroll bar link gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally rusty

  16. Fail92,926 miles (+423)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,926 miles
    Test number
    180847222714
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNSR trailing arm front bush worn
    • AdvisoryOSF antiroll bar link gaiter perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally rusty

  17. Pass92,503 miles (+1,173)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    965226234355
    • NoteRear antiroll bar bushes have slight play and rear trailing arm bushes perished
    • NoteSome brake pipes poorly secured
    • NoteUnderside rusty and slight play in rear hubs

  18. Pass91,330 miles (+977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    91,330 miles
    Test number
    155712223318
    • NoteSome play in stearing joints

  19. Pass90,353 miles (+1,028)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    108631322352
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteMovement in offside rear drop link

  20. Pass89,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    245725151321
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Fail89,337 miles (+614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    666615351317
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass88,723 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    470672100441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,608 miles (+7,135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    812151800327
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass81,473 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    310973729364
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass80,321 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    991191108373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,320 miles (+938)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    180816098250
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass79,382 miles (+1,562)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    353741487262
    • NoteLight Corrosion On Chassis
    • NoteSlight Play both rear wheel bearings

  28. Pass77,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,820 miles
    Test number
    342403046237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V53 EHT

Does V53 EHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 EHT expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 EHT?
The MOT on V53 EHT expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 EHT done?
V53 EHT was recorded at 101,806 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 1,330 miles a year.
Has V53 EHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 EHT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V53 EHT 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 V53 EHT find?
V53 EHT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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