2015 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · DF65 OBB

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2015 Honda CR-V was conducted on 21 November 2025, resulting in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, which represents the cleanest possible test outcome. The previous test on 18 November 2025, only three days earlier, shows a failure entry but similarly records no specific defect categories, which strongly suggests a same-day rectification and re-test scenario rather than a deeper mechanical concern. Reviewing the wider pattern, the vehicle has passed consecutively from 2022 through to 2025 with no advisories accumulating at any stage, indicating a remarkably consistent and stable maintenance history. There is no visible deterioration or escalation of faults across the recorded test cycle, which is reassuring for a prospective buyer evaluating the vehicle's overall roadworthiness trajectory. With 128,646 miles recorded on an 11-year-old vehicle, this Honda CR-V has covered approximately 11,695 miles annually, a figure that aligns closely with typical UK average usage for a vehicle of this age. There are no conspicuous gaps in annual testing that would suggest extended periods of standing or off-road inactivity, and the mileage progression appears to be steady and continuous. This kind of regular, moderate usage is generally beneficial mechanically, as it prevents the cumulative issues associated with long-term static storage such as brake disc corrosion, fluid degradation, and seal drying. However, the mileage itself is substantial and means that high-wear consumables and certain major drivetrain components will be approaching or have already passed typical service life thresholds. Given the clean advisory record and the vehicle's age, a prospective buyer should concentrate on time-based deterioration rather than chasing specific advisories. Tyres warrant particular attention: even if the tread depth remains legal, an 11-year-old vehicle may still be fitted with rubber that is suffering from sidewall perishing or cracking due to age, so a thorough visual inspection of the sidewalls for hairline fractures or brittleness is essential. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance and standing voltage, as batteries in vehicles of this age commonly fail without warning, and there is no MOT requirement to assess battery health. Brake discs, even if not flagged at test, can develop corrosion ridges or suffer from binding calipers due to infrequent use in mixed driving conditions, so a test drive should include several firm stops from moderate speed to check for shudder, pull, or uneven response. Given the higher annual mileage, the buyer should also verify the integrity of the service history and confirm that all calendar-based fluid changes have been attended to. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and should typically be renewed every two years regardless of mileage, while coolant and automatic or manual transmission fluid have their own recommended replacement intervals that may not coincide with the MOT cycle. On a road test, listen carefully for suspension knocks or clonks over uneven surfaces, as the CR-V's rear trailing arm bushes and front anti-roll bar drop links are known wear items at this mileage band. A thorough underside inspection on a ramp is strongly recommended to check for any fluid seepage from the engine, gearbox, or differential seals, as well as to assess the condition of the exhaust system and any signs of structural corrosion around the rear wheel arches and underbody seams, which are the typical corrosion concern areas for this generation of Honda CR-V.