2016 Jeep Renegade 2.0L Diesel · LL66 OHH

The 2016 Jeep Renegade presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 10 October 2025 recording a clean pass at 61,725 miles and zero defects. That clean bill of health followed a failure the previous day on 9 October 2025 at the same mileage, where the tester flagged multiple defects including non-functioning offside front position lamps, incorrect headlamp aim on both sides caused by aftermarket HID kits, front brake pads worn below the 1.5 mm minimum, and deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers on both front wheels. The fact that all of these items were rectified within 24 hours suggests the previous owner addressed them promptly rather than allowing faults to persist. Looking further back, the 2024 test at 51,551 miles and the 2023 test at 41,888 miles both passed without any defects, indicating a period of consistent upkeep before the October 2025 issues arose. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. The vehicle accumulated roughly 10,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests, then a further 10,174 miles between 2024 and the October 2025 test, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over its life. This is well within the typical range for a ten-year-old vehicle and does not raise concerns about either extreme underuse or excessive wear. There are no suspicious gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of inactivity or clocking anomalies. The MOT history is relatively sparse, with only five recorded tests spanning just over three years, so a buyer should not treat the clean recent pass as a comprehensive guarantee of the vehicle's condition across its full lifespan. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components during any in-person inspection. The October 2025 failure flagged both nearside and offside track rod end ball joint dust covers as excessively deteriorated, meaning dirt and moisture ingress could have accelerated wear on the joints themselves even though the covers were replaced for the retest. Check for play in the track rod ends and inspect the integrity of the replacement boots. The front brake pads were worn to below 1.5 mm at the same test, so the discs should be examined for scoring or lipping given that pads were allowed to reach that level of wear before replacement. The aftermarket HID headlamp kits that caused the beam aim failures also warrant scrutiny, as non-compliant HID conversions can cause glare for other road users and may indicate other electrical modifications elsewhere on the vehicle. Underneath, inspect the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as the Renegade's platform is susceptible to surface and structural rust in salted road conditions, particularly around the rear suspension trailing arms and brake pipe runs.