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AE05 VBT

2005 Jeep Liberty

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,687 mi
Last recorded101,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Jeep Liberty44,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VBT
MakeJeep
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 101,687 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 101,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 80,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,812 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 66,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 44,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,508 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,025 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Slight leak from a power steering pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,436 miles

Front brake pads are worn thin

Offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 21,077 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 16,194 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Liberty?

Based on 844 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,596
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 31
fog lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Side repeater missing 14
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 12
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AE05 VBT is a 2005 Jeep Liberty in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Liberty fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 VBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 VBT is a 2005 Jeep Liberty, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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