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KY03 UWD

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto49,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 UWD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,567 miles

Chassis and undercarriage and components heavily undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and undercarriage and components heavily undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 85,200 miles

Chassis and components heavily undersealed

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,215 miles

Chassis undercarriage and components undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2023 80,031 miles

Undercarriage and components undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,705 miles

Undercarriage heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2022 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undercarriage brake pipes etc heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 72,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 72,242 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excess play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached excess play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excess play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,561 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,186 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,186 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,248 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2012 47,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2010 38,782 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 38,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,220 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 26,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,264 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 6,536 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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KY03 UWD is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 49,628 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 Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY03 UWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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KY03 UWD is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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