2011 Jeep Compass 2.4L Petrol · LS11 AKU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on 24 July 2025 at 46,143 miles, it failed just two days prior due to multiple defects across the suspension, lighting, and braking systems. The recurrence of suspension-related failures across the last two years of testing suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessitated by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At approximately 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 46,143 miles is exceptionally low, averaging roughly 3,000 miles per year. This low usage often explains the limited wear on drivetrain components, but it frequently leads to degradation of rubber-based parts due to age. The data shows a significant gap between the 2023 test at 43,881 miles and the 2024 test at 45,332 miles, indicating the vehicle sat stationary for long periods which can accelerate the drying and cracking of bushes, dust covers, and seals. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the record shows repeated issues with nearside and offside components. The 2024 failure flagged damaged track rod ends and lower arm ball joints, while the 2025 failure identified excessively worn upper suspension arm bushes and a perished anti-roll bar linkage. Furthermore, the pitting on the offside rear brake disc noted in July 2025 indicates the vehicle likely sits for long durations, allowing surface corrosion to develop on the metal surfaces. Inspect all rubber boots and joints for cracking to ensure the low mileage has not masked structural decay of the suspension assemblies.