2013 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L Diesel · J18 CAK
2013 Jeep Wrangler (2.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 46,120 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 CAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 46,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 CAK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Jeep Wrangler (J18 CAK) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Exhaust silencer insecure REAR (8.1.1 (b) (i))”.
J18 CAK Mileage History
- 07/04/202334,143 mi
- 05/04/202438,495 mi+4,352 mi
- 05/04/202438,495 mi
- 07/04/202542,086 mi+3,591 mi
- 07/04/202646,120 mi+4,034 mi
Average of roughly 3,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jeep Jeep Wrangler (JK)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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