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AK03 PUV

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,044 mi
Last recorded103,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PUV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,982 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 102,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 102,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout under body of vehicle,suspension components,chassis rails and brake lines.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 101,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,686 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 99,387 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 99,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake disc poor

Fail 22 May 2013 87,583 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake disc poor

Pass 29 May 2012 77,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 69,614 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 64,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,943 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 60,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 8 May 2008 56,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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AK03 PUV is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK03 PUV registered?

AK03 PUV is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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