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L20 GAJ

2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler63,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 GAJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 108,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff slight seepage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Light corrosion underside of vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff slight seepage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,812 miles

All suspension components light corrosion

Rear Diff slight weepage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 95,808 miles

Under body muddy

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak, but not excessive Both OSF rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 95,808 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Oil leak, but not excessive Both OSF rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under body muddy

Pass 25 Sep 2020 89,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal slight weepage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal slight weepage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 78,815 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,789 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks engine bay (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail metal brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

gear box cooler pipes rubs on suspension

Pass 2 May 2018 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 76,019 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,015 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed hinge (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner insecure (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion All of Chassis heavily corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear o/s and n/s outer half shaft seals leaking.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,303 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side step (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,111 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,108 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,172 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,161 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,943 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,144 miles

rear exhaust heat cover not secure

Fail 8 Apr 2011 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat cover not secure

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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L20 GAJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 63,937 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L20 GAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L20 GAJ is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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