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X2 EEP

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,016 mi
Last recorded106,016 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 EEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 106,016 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 105,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 104,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,555 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Offside Front anti roll bar link fixing bolt slightly lose

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,901 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 103,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,171 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken away

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has light surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,328 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front and rear chassis slightly corroded both sides

Nearside door mirror glass cracked advise replacement

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from offside front outer driveshaft coupling seal area

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Brake fluid level getting low

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty silencer (7.1.2)

Check Engine warning lamp on

Front and rear chassis slightly corroded both sides

Nearside door mirror glass cracked advise replacement

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush outer links both sides (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from offside front outer driveshaft coupling seal area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,044 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Surface rust over front and rear chassis both sides

Fail 25 Apr 2016 85,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Check Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Slight play in steering box pinion/lower column coupling

Surface rust over front and rear chassis both sides

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,860 miles

Both steering hubs in rusty condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both steering hubs in rusty condition

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,084 miles

Both front driveshaft outer universal joints bearings starting to rust slightly

Nearside headlamp reflector going dull

Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,083 miles

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

Both front driveshaft outer universal joints bearings starting to rust slightly

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside headlamp reflector going dull

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,014 miles

Both front brakes binding on slightly

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp reflector going dull and beam slightly out of focus

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,344 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,851 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 38,805 miles

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

nearside door mirror cracked

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished and cracking

Pass 8 May 2007 34,623 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 34,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 32,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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X2 EEP is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 61,832 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 X2 EEP, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X2 EEP is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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