2009 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · EX09 XLL

The most recent DVSA examination conducted on 1 May 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating the vehicle met the statutory roadworthiness standards at that time. Across the documented test history spanning from January 2022 to May 2025, each annual or bi-annual inspection has returned a clean pass, with no advisories, minor defects, or failure items noted at any stage. This consistency suggests that the CR-V has been maintained to a satisfactory standard over recent years, with no recurring mechanical concerns flagged by examiners. The absence of advisories, which typically highlight components approaching the end of their service life, points to either diligent preventive maintenance or relatively gentle use that has not yet worn components to advisory thresholds. The recorded mileage of 76,657 miles across approximately seventeen years equates to an annual average of around 4,509 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this vintage and well below the typical mileage expectation of 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year. This pattern of light usage may reflect short urban journeys, weekend leisure use, or extended periods of standing between uses, all of which carry their own mechanical implications. Low annual mileage can often mean that wear-related items such as brake pads, discs, clutches, and suspension components have experienced less mechanical wear than higher-mileage counterparts, but conversely, prolonged standing can accelerate degradation of items such as brake discs through surface corrosion, brake calipers through seizing of slide pins, tyres through sidewall perishing, and the 12-volt battery through repeated discharge cycles. Given the clean MOT record combined with the low usage profile, physical inspection should focus on age-related deterioration rather than wear patterns. Check all four tyres carefully for sidewall cracking, perishing, and tread depth, as tyres older than seven years can suffer from rubber degradation even when tread remains legal; the production date code on the sidewall should be verified. Examine the brake discs for any lipping or severe corrosion that could indicate caliper binding, and test for uneven pulling under braking during a road test. Listen for suspension clonks or knocking over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the rear trailing arm bushes which are a known wear item on this generation of CR-V, and inspect for any fluid seepage around the rear differential area. Additionally, verify that the service book contains stamps at appropriate intervals and confirm the timing belt replacement history, as the CR-V is interference-type and the recommended interval has likely been reached. During a test drive, pay close attention to the operation of the automatic transmission, if fitted, ensuring smooth and timely gear changes without juddering or hesitation, and confirm that the four-wheel-drive system engages and disengages correctly if the model is so equipped. Listen for any timing chain rattle from the engine on cold start, as this is a recognised concern on higher-mileage Honda engines, though less likely at this odometer reading. Inspect the underside for any signs of fluid leakage from the power steering rack, which is prone to seepage with age, and check the condition of the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, as seventeen years of exposure will have taken a toll. Finally, confirm the age and condition of the battery, as a unit of this standing may be due for replacement, and ensure that all time-based fluid services including coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid have been carried out in accordance with manufacturer schedules rather than purely mileage-based intervals.