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SL59 PVJ

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited

Green Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited73,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PVJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Unlimited
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,692 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 102,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket headlamp fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket headlamp fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,491 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,147 miles

Fuel Tank Guard corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 89,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Tank Guard corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad has been stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 84,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad has been stuck (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,042 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,068 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 49,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front halfshaft slight leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box has a slight leak (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 49,622 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front half shaft leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,887 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 39,832 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 31,524 miles

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

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

os driveshaft uj rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,285 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited?

Based on 2,239 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 82
Side repeater not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Headlamp aim too high 40
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SL59 PVJ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited in Green with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,176 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 Sahara Unlimited fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL59 PVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL59 PVJ registered?

SL59 PVJ is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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