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R5 USA

2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,973 mi
Last recorded183,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler50,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 USA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 183,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 183,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 182,940 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank and lpg tank corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 181,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WINDSCREEN BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

LPG & PETROL TANKS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 181,651 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WINDSCREEN BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

LPG & PETROL TANKS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

SIDE STEPS CORRODED

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 171,294 miles

Petrol & LPG tanks corroded

Side steps corroded

Sump pan corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 171,288 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Petrol & LPG tanks corroded

Side steps corroded

Sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,986 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

engine management light on

ns side step corroded but not likely to fall off

Fail 18 Oct 2017 155,986 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

engine management light on

ns side step corroded but not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corner brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 128,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,718 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 101,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,067 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs inner surfaces not in good condition

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,812 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 23,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,833 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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R5 USA is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R5 USA, 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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R5 USA is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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