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SJ03 YVW

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport50,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YVW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,928 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 93,895 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively condition of both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,305 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,118 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff nose seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff nose seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 90,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff nose seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,942 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 89,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,243 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top and bott (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top and bott (2.4.G.2)

front tyres deteriated cracks in side/walls

Pass 14 Jan 2017 85,637 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 85,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,082 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,247 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 79,795 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight cut in n/s/f tyer (inner wall)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,498 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 65,051 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,837 miles

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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SJ03 YVW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ03 YVW, 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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SJ03 YVW is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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