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LV52 NOU

2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 NOU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 70,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 70,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,333 miles

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights turn off when fog light has been turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,021 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play End float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play End float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play End float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play End float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,748 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,256 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,256 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,762 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,218 miles

FRONT BUMPER END CAP MISSINGBUT NO SHAPE EDGES

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 17,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,973 miles

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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LV52 NOU is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LV52 NOU, 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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What year was LV52 NOU registered?

LV52 NOU is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LV52 NOU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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