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JK05 DAZ

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK05 DAZ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 105,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 102,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,969 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,663 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,551 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,541 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,227 miles

Nearside Front leak at drive shaft seal

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front drive shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,700 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,700 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Aug 2012 27,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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JK05 DAZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JK05 DAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JK05 DAZ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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