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HV08 LUR

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,627 mi
Last recorded176,627 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A70,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 LUR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 176,627 miles

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

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

crack in front windscreen

Fail 24 Mar 2026 176,627 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

crack in front windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2025 169,881 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 169,881 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 163,578 miles

both front driveshaft u/js worn

chips in front windscreen

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2023 155,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 144,870 miles

both front outer cv joints slight wear

crack in front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,899 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f outer cv joint worn and corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2021 136,899 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f outer cv joint worn and corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,807 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f driveshaft u/j joint worn

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,061 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

slight play o/s/f outer driveshaft joint

Fail 19 Mar 2019 121,061 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chips in front windscreen

slight play o/s/f outer driveshaft joint

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in front windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,038 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaK

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaK

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,276 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,839 miles

alll brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

alll brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracks in front windscreen

front brake hose ferrules corroding

n/s/f headlamp cracked and condensated

rear brake discs corroding and pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,919 miles

2 baby seats fitted to rear adult belts

chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,861 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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HV08 LUR is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 70,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 LUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV08 LUR is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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