2015 Jeep Renegade 1.6L Diesel · FE15 LWH

A chronic pattern of brake disc deterioration is the defining mechanical theme of this 2015 Jeep Renegade's MOT record, with pitted and scored inner faces flagged at every test from 2023 through the most recent examination on 1 April 2026. The progression has moved from a single advisory in 2023, to both front and rear inner discs being noted in 2024 and 2025, culminating in the 2026 test where only the front inner face was recorded as worn but not seriously weakened. Two failures in April 2025, three days apart on 22 April and 25 April, suggest the vehicle was returned for rectification work, and the persistent recurrence of the same brake disc defect implies that any replacement carried out was either partial or that corrosion and wear have continued to develop rapidly. A central front lower oil leak, recorded as not excessive, has also been present on both 2025 tests, alongside a nearside rear nail in the tyre at the same point, and a child seat fitted obscuring full adult belt inspection on multiple occasions. Against an 11 year age, the recorded mileage of 140,794 equates to roughly 12,799 miles per year, which is a notably high accumulation for a vehicle of this type and age. Such sustained annual use places continuous demand on wear items including brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and drivetrain mounts, all of which are commonly stressed on a small SUV driven at this rate. There are no significant testing gaps in the MOT history, with annual tests recorded every year back to 2021, which means the wear pattern has been consistently monitored rather than hidden by extended periods off the road. For a prospective buyer, the brake disc condition is the most urgent item to verify physically before purchase. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding noise from the front end under light braking, feel for pulsation or judder through the steering wheel when applying the brakes from around 30 mph, and check for any vibration through the brake pedal, all of which would suggest the inner wear has now progressed beyond the advisory threshold. Inspect both front and rear discs through the wheel spokes for visible lipping on the outer edge, deep scoring, or orange surface rust that does not brush away, and ask the seller directly whether the discs have been machined, replaced, or left in their current state. The persistent central front lower oil leak should be investigated by inspecting the underside for fresh drips on the subframe, crossmember, or transmission housing, and a borescope check of the sump area would clarify whether the leak originates from the sump gasket, the front crankshaft seal, or higher up at the oil filter housing. Finally, at this mileage level, a thorough check of the suspension is warranted, including any knocking over uneven surfaces from worn front wishbones or anti-roll bar drop links, uneven tyre wear suggesting tired bush geometry, and a careful look at the rear subframe and brake pipe runs for any surface corrosion that would warrant a closer structural examination.