2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · CW04 EER

The 2004 Honda CR-V presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 182,575 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 7 October 2024 at 176,134 miles also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 19 July 2024 at 176,058 miles where the DVSA logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year record the vehicle has shown no advisories or recurring wear items, which suggests consistent upkeep for a 22-year-old vehicle. The odometer shows 182,575 miles against a 22-year lifespan, averaging roughly 8,300 miles per year and sitting within normal bounds for the age. Mileage advanced from 161,374 in July 2022 to 168,617 in July 2023, then to 176,058 by July 2024, and 182,575 by September 2025, reflecting steady annual use of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles with no abrupt accumulation or long dormant periods. The clean pass history with no flagged consumables implies the previous owners addressed tyres, brakes, and exhaust condition before each test rather than deferring basic care. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record shows no advisories but a vehicle of this age and mileage commonly develops hidden rust unseen in a test lane. The tester noted no binding calipers, worn bushes, or cracked coil springs, yet these components on a high-mileage CR-V warrant hands-on checks for play and leakage. Given the absence of recorded defects across the timeline, the mechanical risk centres on age-related degradation not yet surfaced. Verify service history for cam belt, fluid changes, and differential oil, since the MOT alone confirms legal roadworthiness rather than drivetrain longevity at 182,575 miles.