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KP03 VLW

2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,663 mi
Last recorded77,663 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler50,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 VLW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 77,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,363 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,361 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at rear of vehicle (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

front wheel bearing has slight play

rear springs one is fitted upside down

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,747 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,741 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 67,736 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,712 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 66,696 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2009 58,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 49,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,070 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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KP03 VLW is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 50,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP03 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP03 VLW registered?

KP03 VLW is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is KP03 VLW safe to buy?

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