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R5 SON

2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,030 mi
Last recorded69,030 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SON
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 69,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear registration plate smaller - imported vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,873 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

registration plate smaller than standard (import)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,873 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

registration plate smaller than standard (import)

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,768 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate not standard size - imported vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear registration plate not standard size - imported vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear registration plate not standard size - imported vehicle

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear registration plate smaller than standard - imported vehicle

exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 May 2019 63,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

high level brake lamp not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear registration plate smaller than standards but acceptable for imported vehicle

Fail 22 May 2019 63,674 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

high level brake lamp not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear registration plate smaller than standards but acceptable for imported vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,409 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,746 miles

Nearside Front WORN DOWN TOO 2MM

Offside Rear WORN DOWN TOO 2MM

Fail 20 Apr 2016 58,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front WORN DOWN TOO 2MM

Offside Rear WORN DOWN TOO 2MM

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,770 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,592 miles

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/f lower swivel has slight up/down movement

n/s/r anti roll bar link has some play

o/s/f lower swevil has slight up/dowm movement

o/s/r anti roll bar link has some play

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,592 miles

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

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/f lower swivel has slight up/down movement

n/s/r anti roll bar link has some play

o/s/f lower swevil has slight up/dowm movement

o/s/r anti roll bar link has some play

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,375 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 22,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 18,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,086 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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R5 SON is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 SON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R5 SON is a 2004 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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