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IL 4738

2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport65,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIL 4738
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 130,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 128,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 126,166 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 126,166 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 122,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,345 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,732 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,785 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 102,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,462 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear flexi hose metel pipe slightly corroded

intermediate exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear flexi hose metel pipe slightly corroded

intermediate exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,889 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear seats removed

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,382 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,827 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,228 miles

o/s/f outer drive shaft uj slight play †metel ends on flexi pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,093 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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IL 4738 is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 65,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IL 4738, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IL 4738 registered?

IL 4738 is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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