2008 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L Diesel · V1 ELK
2008 Jeep Wrangler (2.8L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 138,416 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V1 ELK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 138,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V1 ELK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Jeep Wrangler (V1 ELK) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V1 ELK Mileage History
- 26/11/2021116,469 mi
- 02/12/2022126,987 mi+10,518 mi
- 23/11/2023134,666 mi+7,679 mi
- 13/12/2024138,396 mi+3,730 mi
- 28/04/2025138,416 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 6,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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