Jeep Wrangler
From 9,296 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Wranglers fare better: 2021 models pass at 92.1% vs 80.4% for 2014.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 286 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 286 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 155 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 133 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 128 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 103 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 90 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 72 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 71 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 69 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 61 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.9% of Wrangler failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
The warranty question
A new Wrangler passes its MOT 94.6% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 84.3%, a 10.3 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 78.7%.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 87.5% while Diesel versions pass at 81.4%, a 6 percentage point gap.
Jeep Wrangler on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 371 newly registered in the past year with 176 leaving, a net gain of 195. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 7,526 | 2,125 | +72 | -0 | +86 |
| 2025 Q2 | 7,451 | 2,114 | +28 | -0 | +74 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,285 | 2,206 | +195 | -82 | +113 |
| 2024 Q4 | 7,260 | 2,118 | +76 | -94 | -18 |
| 2024 Q3 | 7,411 | 1,985 | +142 | -13 | +129 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,330 | 1,937 | +102 | -20 | +82 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,162 | 2,023 | +103 | -66 | +37 |
| 2023 Q4 | 7,143 | 2,005 | +28 | -62 | -34 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited A | Petrol | 1,049 | 18% |
| Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Auto | Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 526 | 9% |
| Wrangler Overland Unlimited A | Petrol | 447 | 8% |
| Wrangler 2.5 | Diesel | 381 | 7% |
| Wrangler Rubicon Auto | Petrol | 359 | 6% |
| Wrangler Sahara Auto | Petrol | 336 | 6% |
| Wrangler Sahara Un-Ltd Crd197A | Diesel | 306 | 5% |
| Wrangler 4.0 | Petrol | 286 | 5% |
| Wrangler Sport | Petrol | 277 | 5% |
| Wrangler Overland Crd Auto | Diesel | 239 | 4% |
| Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto | Diesel | 224 | 4% |
| Wrangler Overland Crd Unltd A | Diesel | 208 | 4% |
| Wrangler Sahara | Petrol | 190 | 3% |
| Wrangler Night Eagle Unltd A | Petrol | 155 | 3% |
| Wrangler Sport Unlimited | Diesel | 144 | 2% |
| Wrangler Overland Auto | Petrol | 143 | 2% |
| Wrangler Sahara Unlimit A | Diesel | 140 | 2% |
| Wrangler 4.0 Sport | Petrol | 137 | 2% |
| Wrangler 4.0 Sahara | Petrol | 132 | 2% |
| Wrangler Sahara Unlimited | Petrol | 122 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 94.6% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 91.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2018 | 87.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
13 earlier years
| 2017 | 78.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2016 | 84.3% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2015 | 78% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 80.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2013 | 78.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 78.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 62.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 82.2% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 83.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 88.7% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 79.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 81% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity |
| 1998 | 75.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Wranglers tested had between 24,208 and 55,136 miles on the clock.
At 43,783 median miles, the Wrangler has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jeep models
| Jeep Renegade | 79.4% |
| Jeep Compass | 83.6% |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 85.5% |
| Jeep Cherokee | 80.1% |
| Jeep Renegade Night Eagle | 90.4% |
Common questions
What is the Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate?
The Jeep Wrangler has a 84.9% MOT pass rate based on 9,296 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jeep Wrangler?
The most common MOT failure on the Jeep Wrangler is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 286 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Jeep Wranglers are on UK roads?
There are 7,526 Jeep Wranglers currently licensed on UK roads, with 2,125 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Jeep Wrangler at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jeep Wrangler is 43,783 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,208 and 55,136 miles.
Buying a used Wrangler?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £61 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.