2008 Jeep Compass 2.0L Diesel · OV08 KXS

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 13 February 2026 at 142,882 miles, though the maintenance trend points to unresolved mechanical wear rather than a clean bill of health. The January 2026 failure exposed an excessively worn nearside rear suspension arm bush and a split anti-roll bar linkage dust cover, faults that required corrective work before the February pass was secured. Yet the subsequent test still logged ongoing oil leaks from the engine and rear differential, an inner-edge tyre wear pattern on the offside front, and a worn nearside rear upper suspension bush. The tester also noted low coolant in both 2026 tests, suggesting fluid level monitoring has been overlooked. Mileage accumulation sits near 7,000 miles annually, a typical rate for an 18-year-old car that keeps mechanical wear within expected bounds. The record runs from 130,489 miles in January 2024 to the current 142,882 miles without long gaps or sudden surges, indicating consistent use. Two clean passes appear in early 2024 and early 2025, with the latter following a straightforward failure for a damaged windscreen that was promptly replaced. A hands-on check should target the nearside rear suspension architecture, especially the upper bush and lateral arm bushes, as the history reveals both advisory wear and a recent outright failure. The oil leaks at the engine and rear differential demand investigation to gauge whether gasket or seal degradation is accelerating. The offside front tyre’s inner edge wear hints at possible alignment drift or worn suspension joints, so a full geometry assessment is wise. Low coolant appearing repeatedly without a recorded repair also warrants a cooling system pressure test to rule out slow coolant loss through the radiator, hoses, or head gasket.