2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · DA61 EHY

The 2011 Honda CR-V presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 7 December 2025 at 143,126 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This marks five consecutive passes without any advisories or failures across the available history, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep and no emerging deterioration. The vehicle appears to have been maintained to a standard that meets or exceeds the roadworthiness threshold at every annual inspection. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,542 miles per year over its fifteen-year lifespan. The intervals between tests show steady, incremental growth: roughly 7,358 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, 8,136 miles between November 2023 and December 2024, and 10,691 miles between August 2022 and November 2023. A notable gap exists between the August 2022 test at 116,941 miles and the December 2020 test at 100,074 miles, representing nearly two years but only 16,867 miles of use, suggesting a period of lighter use or potential prolonged standing. No rapid accumulation spikes are evident. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not continuously monitor between annual intervals. The underbody and suspension mounting points warrant close examination for corrosion, particularly given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of exposure to road salt over fifteen winters. Front and rear suspension components, including drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower arm bushes, should be checked for play or deterioration, as these are common wear items on higher-mileage CR-Vs that may not yet present a failure-level issue. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be inspected for uneven wear or binding, and tyre condition across all four corners, including the spare, should be verified for tread depth and sidewall integrity. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion or gas leaks, particularly around joints and the catalytic converter housing. A test drive over varied surfaces will reveal any emerging drivetrain vibrations, gearbox hesitation, or steering column irregularities that a static inspection may miss.