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LX08 XCO

2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 XCO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,058 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,970 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 67,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,755 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 66,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid dirty

foot brake travel long.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 62,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 54,246 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,377 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Sway bar light flashing on the dashboard.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 43,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sway bar light flashing on the dashboard.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 40,142 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Slight play in drag link ball joints - both ends

Slight play in track rod ball joints - both ends

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,379 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,117 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,117 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,029 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,256 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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LX08 XCO is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX08 XCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LX08 XCO is a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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