2011 Jeep Compass 2.1L Diesel · OY61 LYT

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 30 March 2026 at 72,157 miles which returned no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend appears consistent over the last several years, despite a brief failure in March 2025 that was immediately rectified to achieve a pass. This suggests the current owner is proactive in addressing faults once they are identified by the tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. There is a significant five-year gap between the August 2019 test at 49,963 miles and the March 2024 test at 50,365 miles, during which only 402 miles were recorded. While low mileage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown. The subsequent increase of over 22,000 miles in the last two years indicates the vehicle has returned to a more regular pattern of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than high-mileage wear. Given the long period of inactivity, inspect the suspension bushes, ball joints, and split boots for cracking or perished. The braking system should be checked for seized calipers or pitted discs, as vehicles that sit stationary often develop surface corrosion. While the MOT record is currently clean, the chassis and underbody must be examined for structural rust, particularly on a vehicle of this age.