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MK59 LVG

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,298 mi
Last recorded140,298 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A65,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 LVG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimit A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 140,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 137,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 131,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 117,193 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 117,193 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,374 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour light bar (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,758 miles

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 48,298 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 31,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,504 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A?

Based on 2,878 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,856
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 141
Registration plate lamp not working 82
Side repeater not working 64
Headlamp aim too high 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 59
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MK59 LVG is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 65,856 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 Unlimit A fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK59 LVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK59 LVG is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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