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LY51 DKD

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,279 mi
Last recorded64,279 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DKD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 64,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,899 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 63,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats missing

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r brake i/2 effort of off side

rear seats missing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 61,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats missing

Fail 20 Dec 2013 61,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,581 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,191 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,191 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,896 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 36,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 36,720 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers door stay requires repair

Pass 8 Dec 2007 32,689 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 36,452 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,237 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

front brake discs worn almost to excess.

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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LY51 DKD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY51 DKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY51 DKD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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