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SJ07 VPR

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Silver Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited74,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 VPR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 138,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 132,115 miles

chassis undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 127,754 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,326 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,357 miles

o/s/r foglamp lens cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2016 105,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r foglamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,785 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,606 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,463 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,075 miles

o/s/f drive axel u-joint has slight play (border line)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,046 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 61,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2010 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Tow ball slightly obscuring rear num ber plate

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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SJ07 VPR is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Silver with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 74,904 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 SJ07 VPR, 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 19 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ07 VPR is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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