Pass rate, every year
74.7% Below average
1,494 tests across 11 model years, 2000–2011.
−6.3 pts vs the national average
Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2002 83.6%
The strongest of the 11 years on record. See the 2002 page →
Worst year to buy
2008 68.4%
15.2 points below the 2002 peak. See the 2008 page →
The Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate is 74.7%, −6.3 percentage points below the UK average. That is 1,494 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2000 and 2011. This page lists the most common Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Chrysler Jeep Wrangler passed on its first attempt in 69.3%, and its overall record sits −6.3 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler in the 2023–2025 data: 1,494 tests across 11 model years (2000–2011). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 1,494 |
| Overall pass rate | 74.7% |
| Passed on first attempt | 69.3% |
| Average mileage at test | 83,334 mi |
| Model years covered | 2000–2011 (11 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −6.3 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50% |
| Brakes | 19% |
| Visibility | 13% |
| Suspension | 10% |
| Steering | 4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2% |
| Tyres | 0% |
Shares are over the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 50% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (4.6%), "Rear fog lamp not working" (3.7%), "Position lamp not working" (2.6%) among the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Brakes
Around 19% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Parking brake performance inoperative on one side" (1.6%), "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (1.1%), "Service brake imbalance across an axle" (0.8%) among the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler's brakes faults.
Visibility
Around 13% of the recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (4.0%), "Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively" (0.3%), "Wipers blade defective" (0.2%) among the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler's visibility faults.
Top Recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler, each with how many of the model's 1,494 tests it was noted on.
- "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 69 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 4.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 59 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 4.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rear fog lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 56 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 3.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Position lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 39 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 2.6% of the model's MOT record.
- "Side repeaters not working" (Major) — noted on about 34 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 2.3% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 27 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler tests, 1.8% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Chrysler Jeep Wrangler model year on record is 2002 (83.6% across 67 tests), and the weakest is 2008 (68.4%). The gap between them is 15.2 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
Chrysler Jeep Wrangler reliability is improving in the DVSA data — the pass rate moves about 1.0 points a year across the most recent model years shown above.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Wrangler | 54 | 83.3% |
| 2010 Wrangler | 166 | 76.5% |
| 2009 Wrangler | 316 | 73.4% |
| 2008 Wrangler | 209 | 68.4% |
| 2007 Wrangler | 189 | 72.0% |
| 2006 Wrangler | 84 | 79.8% |
| 2004 Wrangler | 101 | 76.2% |
| 2003 Wrangler | 80 | 78.8% |
| 2002 Wrangler | 67 | 83.6% |
| 2001 Wrangler | 83 | 74.7% |
| 2000 Wrangler | 145 | 74.5% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chrysler Jeep Wrangler Owners
These checks follow this Chrysler Jeep Wrangler's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chrysler Jeep Wrangler.
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the lights — “registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint excessively worn”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT & Reliability
What is the Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT pass rate?
74.7% of the 1,494 recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT tests ended in a pass, −6.3 percentage points below the national average. 69.3% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Chrysler Jeep Wrangler model years pass the MOT most often?
2002 is the strongest Chrysler Jeep Wrangler year on record at 83.6%, while 2008 is the weakest at 68.4%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Chrysler Jeep Wrangler MOT failures?
The most recorded Chrysler Jeep Wrangler failures are "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" and "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" — together around 9% of tests, mostly in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section.