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VK53 PUY

2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport50,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 PUY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,713 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 82,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 78,636 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 78,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 76,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,896 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 71,892 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (underneath, chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (chalked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,051 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,051 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,454 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 62,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 56,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,266 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,286 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,351 miles

advised by customer that the centre brake light has been disconected

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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VK53 PUY is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 50,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 PUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK53 PUY is a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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