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LN55 XPX

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,565 mi
Last recorded73,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto39,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XPX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,565 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats been removed ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 66,419 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 55,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/ridges on front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

slight weaping from power steering pipes near resivour

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,626 miles

battery positive terminal has corrosion

both front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2016 52,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery positive terminal has corrosion

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,683 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jul 2013 39,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,895 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,637 miles

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

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

offside front outter tyre side wall damaged

rear seats removed

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,155 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 24,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,928 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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LN55 XPX is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 39,829 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 LN55 XPX, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN55 XPX is a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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