Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,499 cc

V657 JDWMOT history

V657 JDW is a red diesel Chrysler-Jeep Cherokee first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,933 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V657 JDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chrysler-Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V657 JDW was last recorded at 123,933 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,912 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,933 miles
  • 2025 – 122,624 miles
  • 2024 – 120,792 miles
  • 2023 – 120,031 miles
  • 2022 – 117,738 miles
  • 2017 – 117,208 miles
  • 2016 – 113,641 miles
  • 2014 – 111,801 miles
  • 2012 – 104,878 miles
  • 2011 – 98,674 miles
  • 2010 – 84,894 miles
  • 2009 – 78,579 miles
  • 2008 – 73,497 miles
  • 2007 – 68,908 miles
  • 2006 – 62,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,933 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    132302950498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,912 miles (+1,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,912 miles
    Test number
    508271136364
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,624 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,624 miles
    Test number
    768337941523
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,602 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    948193967617
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,792 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    152571534964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Fail120,772 miles (+741)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,772 miles
    Test number
    147989489065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U clamps loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components F anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass120,031 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    437166198920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,002 miles (+2,264)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,002 miles
    Test number
    997844606292
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,738 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    922348375919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail117,734 miles (+526)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,734 miles
    Test number
    810152819513
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass117,208 miles (+3,567)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    676440881761
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass113,641 miles (+1,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,641 miles
    Test number
    910714211350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,801 miles (+4,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,801 miles
    Test number
    249313064350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass107,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    738517314009
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail107,241 miles (+2,363)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    407135714028
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass104,878 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,878 miles
    Test number
    569946882241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear diff pinion slack

  17. Fail104,875 miles (+6,201)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    129926282243
    • FailureNearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear diff pinion slack

  18. Pass98,674 miles (+13,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    857376581239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  19. Pass84,894 miles (+6,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,894 miles
    Test number
    844886030269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,579 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    644765599179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOnly one bulb working in high level stop lamp

  21. Fail78,579 miles (+5,082)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    203345399426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOnly one bulb working in high level stop lamp

  22. Pass73,497 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,497 miles
    Test number
    960642298174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,908 miles (+5,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    381401117222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,985 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    921312716282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCenter mirror missing
    • NoteN/s wiper worn

Questions about V657 JDW

Does V657 JDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V657 JDW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V657 JDW?
The MOT on V657 JDW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V657 JDW done?
V657 JDW was recorded at 123,933 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has V657 JDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V657 JDW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V657 JDW 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 V657 JDW find?
V657 JDW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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