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ET07 VPL

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited74,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 VPL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,495 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 98,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 91,356 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 91,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,298 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,697 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

General corrosion to chassis & suspension components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside, chassis and components

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 86,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside, chassis and components

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,698 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,952 miles

Fuel filler neck appears damp but not leaking at time of test.

N/S track rod end boots perished.

Nearside Rear Outer Additional position lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer exhaust heat shield partially insecure.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Front shock absorber lower bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear shock absorber upper bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in O/S of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S Wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 77,906 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Belt seems to be hidden under rear seat cover. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn N/S & O/S Front, Upper & Lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filler neck pipe damp but not leaking at time of test.

N/S & O/S Front Brake hose ferrules heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Additional position lamp inoperative.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust upper heatshield partially insecure.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S Front. (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Front shock absorber lower bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Rear shock absorber upper bush's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in O/S of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S Wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,887 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 64,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,010 miles

front tyres outer edges slightly scuffed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,775 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,772 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,333 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,440 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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ET07 VPL is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 74,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET07 VPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ET07 VPL is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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