2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · FH08 AOP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a stable trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 166,455 miles identified play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and pitting on the brake discs. These issues follow a pattern of wear-related advisories noted in previous years, suggesting that the owner tends to address components once they reach an advisory stage or a near-failure threshold. At 166,455 miles over eighteen years, the CR-V has averaged approximately 9,248 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with annual increases of roughly 3,000 to 3,400 miles between 2021 and 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, though the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on age-related rubber components, suspension bushings, and drivetrain seals. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows recurring issues with pitted brake discs and thin rear pads between 2023 and 2025, indicating the braking hardware may be nearing the end of its service life. The play in the anti-roll bar linkage noted in 2025 is often a precursor to wider wear in the front suspension assembly. Furthermore, the corroded rear exhaust joints flagged in 2024 require a check for deeper structural corrosion in the exhaust system to ensure that rust has not progressed to a failure point before the next MOT.