BX51 VNB

2001 JEEP — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
JEEP
Year
2001
Fuel
GAS BI-FUEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
3956 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
39,055 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Jeep has 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 39,055 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT present significant legal and safety risks.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,565 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2025, but no evidence of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-11-20, immediately rectified but indicates systemic neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in emissions (2023-11-20) and exhaust (2021-11-20) point to chronic engine issues.
  • Persistent brake disc and pad advisories (2020-11-20, 2021-11-20) show a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN and lacks a valid MOT, making it illegal to drive on public roads.

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, indicating issues were addressed.
  • The 4.0L straight 6 engine is known for its longevity and durability in older Jeep models.
  • The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 4/5 stars (2025).

Mileage history

Aug 2005: 39,055 mi PASSAug 2006: 48,150 mi PASSDec 2007: 56,487 mi PASSFeb 2009: 67,060 mi PASSApr 2010: 75,719 mi FAILApr 2010: 75,719 mi PASSMay 2011: 85,007 mi PASSDec 2012: 91,551 mi FAILDec 2012: 91,551 mi PASSMay 2014: 101,249 mi PASSJul 2015: 110,733 mi PASSJul 2015: 110,733 mi FAILSep 2016: 120,519 mi PASSNov 2017: 129,512 mi PASSNov 2019: 143,328 mi PASSNov 2020: 146,529 mi FAILNov 2020: 146,529 mi PASSNov 2021: 153,009 mi FAILNov 2021: 153,035 mi PASSNov 2022: 155,640 mi PASSNov 2023: 158,068 mi FAILNov 2023: 158,068 mi PASSMay 2025: 160,155 mi FAILMay 2025: 160,166 mi PASS160k100k39kAug 2005May 2025

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2005 PASS 39,055 mi None recorded
Aug 2006 PASS 48,150 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2007 PASS 56,487 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 67,060 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Apr 2010 FAIL 75,719 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
USER ENTERED both front disc's corroded on inner surface
USER ENTERED front pads low
Apr 2010 PASS 75,719 mi
USER ENTERED Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
USER ENTERED both front disc's corroded on inner surface
USER ENTERED front pads low
May 2011 PASS 85,007 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 91,551 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2012 PASS 91,551 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 101,249 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Exhaust clamp loose on front of silencer
Jul 2015 PASS 110,733 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED wiper blades not clearing screen very well
Jul 2015 FAIL 110,733 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED wiper blades not clearing screen very well
Sep 2016 PASS 120,519 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY silencer casing badly corroded
Nov 2017 PASS 129,512 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY center silencer casing corroded and heat shield insecure
Oct 2018 PASS —
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2019 PASS 143,328 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2020 FAIL 146,529 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Emissions not tested leaking from centre box (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 146,529 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2021 FAIL 153,009 mi
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Central Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 153,035 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 PASS 155,640 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY general corrosion under vehicle
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 158,068 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 158,068 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 160,155 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
May 2025 PASS 160,166 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX51 VNB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.