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SM59 XUL

2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Red Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,908 mi
Last recorded105,908 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited65,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XUL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,908 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint in hub showing signs of corrosion from inside joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,412 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,408 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outline marker not working

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,713 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg ( side and bottom ) ARB mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg ( steering box ) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,579 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 88,579 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,620 miles

Front both axle swivel joints worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 72,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both axle swivel joints worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,599 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 58,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 55,451 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 55,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,910 miles

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

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

Sump rusty & damp

Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,910 miles

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

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

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

Sump rusty & damp

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,570 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 43,570 miles

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

Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,291 miles

O/S/R brake disc shows signs of running hot

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 36,291 miles

O/S/R brake disc shows signs of running hot

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 24,195 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs inner faces poor condition (corrosion)

offside front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,195 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both rear brake discs inner faces poor condition (corrosion)

offside front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,002 miles

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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SM59 XUL is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Red with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SM59 XUL, 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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SM59 XUL is a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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