2014 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · DF14 VSD

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 21 November 2025 with no defects recorded, although this pass followed immediately after a fail on the same date for a dangerous defect relating to the front brake disc being seriously weakened, accompanied by an advisory for thin front brake pads. This pattern of a dangerous brake disc failure being rectified on the same day suggests the brake components were attended to promptly, which is reassuring. However, when reviewing the broader history, there is a notable and recurring theme of braking system advisories, with front and rear brake disc wear and pitting recorded in November 2024, and a further brake-related fail in November 2023 concerning insufficient reserve travel on the brake lever. The cumulative picture indicates that the braking system has been a consistent area of attention, and while the vehicle has consistently passed its tests, the maintenance trend leans towards requiring ongoing monitoring rather than fully stable. With 72,654 miles recorded over approximately twelve years, the vehicle has covered an average of around 6,054 miles annually, which sits broadly within typical parameters for its age and class. This is neither a low-mileage neglected example nor a high-mileage workhorse, so wear progression on consumables, suspension components, and drivetrain parts should be broadly proportional to that usage. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history to suggest long periods of standing, which is positive in terms of avoiding the corrosion and fluid degradation issues associated with inactive vehicles. That said, even at average mileage, a 2014 Honda CR-V is now entering a stage where original rubber components, bushes, and gaskets will be subject to natural age-related deterioration regardless of the miles covered. Given the recurring brake-related defects and advisories across multiple test cycles, any prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. The dangerous front brake disc failure in 2025 suggests the discs had been worn and corroded to a structurally weakened state, which on a test drive may present as brake shudder under heavy application, a pulsating sensation through the brake pedal, or extended stopping distances. The advisories for pitted and scored front and rear discs in 2024 point to typical wear that can produce a grooved or ridged disc surface, sometimes audible as a scraping or grinding noise and felt as vibration through the steering wheel. Additionally, the 2023 advisory regarding brake lever reserve travel may relate to rear drum brake self-adjustment or handbrake mechanism function, so the handbrake holding ability on an incline and the pedal feel should be carefully assessed. It would be prudent to confirm exactly what remedial work was carried out following the November 2025 dangerous fail, request any associated invoices, and have the current brake disc and pad thickness independently measured to ensure there is ample remaining material. Beyond the brake-specific concerns, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants several general checks. Tyres should be examined for age-related sidewall perishing and cracking even if the mileage wear is acceptable, as rubber degrades over time irrespective of use. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as a twelve-year-old original unit is likely approaching the end of its service life. Given the standing characteristics of Honda CR-Vs, the calipers should be checked for free movement and any binding, which can cause uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should be verified as having been replaced on a calendar basis, as these degrade with time rather than mileage. Finally, the suspension should be assessed for worn bushes, tired coil springs, and any knocking over uneven surfaces, all of which are common wear items on a CR-V of this vintage and would manifest as clonks, poor ride control, or uneven tyre wear on inspection.