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SH59 RBF

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,380 mi
Last recorded131,380 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 RBF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 131,380 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust silencer corroded //outer skin adrift

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively u j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 123,170 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 123,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracking near bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall cracking near bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,501 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,442 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 55,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,236 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 24,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,427 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 21,427 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SH59 RBF is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH59 RBF, 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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SH59 RBF is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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