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AP03 YPW

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YPW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 71,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 71,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,161 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 71,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 70,799 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 70,799 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 69,735 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-side covered in under-seal

Fail 5 May 2022 69,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-side covered in under-seal

Pass 28 May 2021 65,639 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

under-side components covered in underseal

Fail 28 May 2021 65,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracked

under-side components covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 63,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

underbody rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,728 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,690 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar bar corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar bar corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,920 miles

exhaust system corroded

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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AP03 YPW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP03 YPW, 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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AP03 YPW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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