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LN08 GJE

2008 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

164,339 mi
Last recorded164,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Jeep Wrangler81,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 GJE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 164,339 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak

Fail 2 May 2025 164,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 161,031 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 161,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 161,028 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint at connection to transfer box. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Buckle missing/Unable to inspect. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Failure of flexible brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Buckle missing/Unable to inspect. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Already detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Ferrule failed under inspection and began to leak. (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Main radiator has excessive coolant leak. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp x 2 inoperative.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 149,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 149,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 137,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

gear box cooler pipes slightly leaking oil

Fail 25 Mar 2022 137,430 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

gear box cooler pipes slightly leaking oil

Fail 21 Feb 2022 137,420 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Gearbox cooler pipes have a slight leak of oil

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 137,104 miles

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,593 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 108,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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LN08 GJE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 81,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN08 GJE is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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