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RV53 VCL

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport50,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VCL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 39,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 36,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,668 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,822 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,282 miles

Vehicle has brake judder from front brake discs

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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RV53 VCL is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 50,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV53 VCL, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV53 VCL registered?

RV53 VCL is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 VCL safe to buy?

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