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LJ62 BWD

2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,673 mi
Last recorded96,673 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X259,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BWD
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 96,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,359 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,742 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 9 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tire 10 years old

Offside Front Tire 12 years old

Pass 7 Jun 2023 73,723 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective flashing (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 May 2023 73,722 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges light cluster broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken emitting white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective flashing (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 72,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BURNT OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,252 miles

Offside Rear fog unit damaged but not showing white light to rear

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 39,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport 4X2?

Based on 2,069 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,418
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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LJ62 BWD is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ62 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Sport 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ62 BWD is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport 4X2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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