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LT52 RNU

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,707 mi
Last recorded44,707 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto54,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 RNU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 44,707 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 44,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 41,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 38,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 36,087 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 32,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 30,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 29,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 27,133 miles

Rear both side tyres aged cracking deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 25,178 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 23 May 2016 25,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 27 May 2015 23,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 23,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 22,337 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 22,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 18,679 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,696 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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LT52 RNU is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 54,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT52 RNU, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT52 RNU registered?

LT52 RNU is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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