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VK53 FPO

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,457 mi
Last recorded51,457 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FPO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,457 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension brake pipes and ferrules paint

Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,747 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 47,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 46,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,078 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 45,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,598 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 41,835 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,483 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 38,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,058 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,405 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,757 miles

o/s headlamp wiring requires attention

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,557 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2009 23,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 16,527 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chip in front screen outside swept area

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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VK53 FPO is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 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 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 FPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK53 FPO registered?

VK53 FPO is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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