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V8 JKU

2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

136,834 mi
Last recorded136,834 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited74,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 JKU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport Unlimited
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,080 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 134,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Front Bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 134,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged clip missing on joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 132,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,428 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil Dampness on both rear Hubs

Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 126,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,256 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear trans axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear trans axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 109,152 miles

Central Rear diff seal slight weep

Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,463 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,463 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,740 miles

oil sump badly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,739 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

aslight bind ns rear brake

oil sump badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 81,762 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 73,710 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,710 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,548 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside side marker lens missing,light output still correct colour.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant level low

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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V8 JKU is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 V8 JKU, 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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V8 JKU is a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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