2008 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · DA08 CDK

The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 May 2026 at 112,192 miles, returned a pass, yet the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is clearly worsening. The vehicle failed its prior test on 30 April 2026 at 112,189 miles due to excessively corroded nearside and offside rear suspension mounting prescribed areas that significantly reduced structural strength. Although the tester passed the car two weeks later, the same structural weaknesses persist as advisories. In the May 2026 pass, the rear sub-frame and rear anti-bar remain corroded, and the front suspension arm pin or bush continues to show wear. The rapid resolution of the April failure suggests only the most critical corrosion was addressed to secure a pass, leaving underlying deterioration unresolved. The mileage progression indicates consistent, moderate use. Between the May 2025 test at 106,931 miles and the May 2026 test at 112,192 miles, the vehicle covered 5,261 miles in twelve months, which is slightly below the lifetime average of roughly 6,233 miles per year. The record shows no unusual gaps in testing frequency or sudden spikes in accumulation, implying regular annual mileage rather than long periods of disuse. The tight three-mile difference between the April 2026 failure and the May 2026 pass confirms the vehicle was not driven between tests, reinforcing that the same corrosion issues were present at both inspections. A buyer should focus any physical inspection on the rear suspension mounting points, sub-frame, and anti-roll bar, as these areas have shown progressive corrosion across multiple tests. The rear sub-frame and anti-roll bar were flagged as corroded in May 2023, May 2024, April 2026, and again in May 2026, indicating a long-term exposure problem rather than an isolated event. The front suspension arm bush wear, noted in both 2026 tests, and the recurring anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play from 2024 and 2025 suggest the front end also requires close examination for joint and bush degradation. Beyond the suspension, the exhaust mounting was flagged as defective and corroded in May 2025, and the ball joint dust covers have repeatedly deteriorated, allowing dirt ingress that accelerates wear. Any in-person inspection should verify whether the rear suspension mounting areas have been treated or plated since the April 2026 failure, check for fresh welding or underseal that may mask ongoing corrosion, and assess the condition of all anti-roll bar links and suspension bushes for play. A thorough underside inspection is essential before purchase.