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PX59 YLV

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

69,524 mi
Last recorded69,524 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 YLV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,524 miles

All 4 shocks corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 69,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

All 4 shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,725 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,512 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 65,512 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle brake disc units displaying wear x 4

Fail 23 Nov 2021 64,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected caliper unit area leaking (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear unit damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle brake disc units displaying wear x 4

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,158 miles

brake discs displaying wear all round

parking brake efforts on limit

Fail 10 Sep 2020 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut / tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and upper ball joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and upper ball joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle brake discs displaying wear

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,918 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 58,918 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,852 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,296 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front balljoints have lift but not exessive (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,294 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front balljoints have lift but not exessive (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,941 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,625 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,625 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,157 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,157 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 22,068 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 22,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,641 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited?

Based on 2,518 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,691
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 85
Headlamp aim too high 53
Registration plate lamp not working 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
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PX59 YLV is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 65,569 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 Sport Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX59 YLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PX59 YLV is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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