2007 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · DF57 UML

The vehicle's most recent DVSA examination on 5 January 2026 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean outcome is consistent with the prior pass dated 19 December 2023 and the earlier pass of 2 December 2022. The single failure recorded on 16 December 2024 was immediately followed by a pass just two days later on 18 December 2024, which strongly suggests an isolated or easily rectified issue rather than a developing mechanical fault. With no advisories logged across any of the recorded tests, there is no direct evidence from the official record of progressive wear to suspension, braking, exhaust, or steering components. Taken together, the maintenance trend appears well-managed, with the vehicle consistently meeting statutory roadworthiness requirements over the four most recent tests. With a recorded mileage of 149,689 miles spread across approximately nineteen years of service, the average annual usage works out at roughly 7,878 miles, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and consistent with moderate private use. There is no evidence in the supplied record of unusually low accumulation that might suggest long periods of standing, nor any indication of excessively rapid mileage that would point to heavy commercial or motorway use. At this total mileage, the mechanical focus shifts away from the engine block itself, which on a Honda K-series unit is generally robust, and instead towards the typical wear items that accumulate progressively over time and distance. The relatively even pace of use is generally favourable for component longevity, as parts such as the clutch, gearbox synchros, and drivetrain benefit from regular warm operation rather than short, cold journeys or prolonged inactivity. Given the age of this CR-V and the absence of any recorded advisories, attention on a physical inspection should centre on age-related deterioration rather than mileage-specific wear. The tyres should be checked carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles of this vintage regardless of tread depth, and the spare or spacesaver should be inspected for the same. The 12V battery is highly likely to be due for replacement given the car's age, and any hesitation or slow cranking on a cold start would confirm this. Brake discs, particularly on a vehicle that may have been used for predominantly light or low-speed running, can suffer from surface corrosion and binding calipers, so it is worth listening for scraping or rubbing noises from the front wheels when first moving off and confirming that the vehicle rolls freely when released on a level surface. On the test drive, pay particular attention to any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear trailing arm bushes on this generation of CR-V are known wear points at this mileage and would benefit from a physical check on a ramp or over a pit. Beyond the mechanical items, several time-based servicing requirements should be verified irrespective of the MOT outcome. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission oil all degrade with calendar age and should have been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals, typically every two to four years depending on the fluid. The timing chain on this engine is generally long-lasting but worth a brief listen on cold start for any rattle that might indicate tensioner wear. The exhaust system, including the cat itself, the centre and rear silencers, and the rubber mountings, should be inspected for corrosion and security, particularly given the vehicle's age and exposure to road salt during winter use. Verify that the service book is fully stamped and cross-reference the work done against the recorded mileages, as consistent servicing at the correct intervals is a strong indicator of how the vehicle has been cared for and is often a better predictor of future reliability than the MOT record alone.