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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,701 cc

Y297 KDKMOT history

Y297 KDK is a blue petrol Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited V8 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2025
Mileage
158,990 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 KDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Grand Cherokee Limited V8
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,701 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 KDK was last recorded at 158,990 miles on 28 Dec 2024, 5,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,698 miles · 13 May 2017
Between the last two tests
5,292 miles
Average per year
5,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,990 miles
  • 2017 – 153,698 miles
  • 2014 – 146,971 miles
  • 2012 – 130,052 miles
  • 2011 – 113,452 miles
  • 2010 – 98,174 miles
  • 2009 – 75,000 miles
  • 2007 – 59,765 miles
  • 2006 – 49,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,990 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,990 miles
    Test number
    983579849679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail158,990 miles (+5,292)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,990 miles
    Test number
    200739141429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass153,698 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,698 miles
    Test number
    589155016273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,971 miles (+16,919)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    146,971 miles
    Test number
    479656734456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,052 miles (+17)4 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    130,052 miles
    Test number
    699717602357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to show slight white
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have 3mm of tread left
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteFront reg plate in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges
    • NoteRear diff oily
    • NoteSlight lift in all front balljoints but not excessive
    • NoteSlight play in both front trailing arm front bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel but not excessive

  6. Fail130,035 miles (+16,583)8 failures4 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    276386802301
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to show slight white
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have 3mm of tread left
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteFront reg plate in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges
    • NoteRear diff oily
    • NoteSlight lift in all front balljoints but not excessive
    • NoteSlight play in both front trailing arm front bushes
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel but not excessive

  7. Pass113,452 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,452 miles
    Test number
    926128871237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,429 miles (+15,255)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,429 miles
    Test number
    306797271417
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to show slight white light
    • NoteNearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left
    • NoteRear diff oily
    • NoteSlight lift in all front balljoints but not excessive

  9. Pass98,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,174 miles
    Test number
    120135700333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,158 miles (+23,158)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    803925900310
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear the screen slightly
    • NoteOil just above the minimum
    • NoteRear main wishbone bushes slightly perished
    • NoteRear diff oily

  11. Pass75,000 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    492469619132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,980 miles (+15,215)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    891628119119
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake would benefit from some attention
    • NoteRear diff damp
    • NoteSlight play in various steering joints but not excessive
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

  13. Pass59,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,765 miles
    Test number
    444200117335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,764 miles (+10,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,764 miles
    Test number
    594900817377
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,347 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    703873796253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,298 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    951708256263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,290 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    982211246232
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about Y297 KDK

Does Y297 KDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 KDK expired on 27 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 KDK?
The MOT on Y297 KDK expired on 27 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 KDK done?
Y297 KDK was recorded at 158,990 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2024, an average of 5,984 miles a year.
Has Y297 KDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 KDK has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 KDK 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 Y297 KDK find?
Y297 KDK passed its latest MOT on 28 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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