2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · HD08 ONK

The 2008 Honda CR-V presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 30 January 2025 at 180,381 miles resulted in a pass, but the vehicle failed its initial attempt just two days prior on 28 January 2025 at 180,374 miles. This pattern of failing and passing within days suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The advisories carried forward from the failure into the pass, specifically the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play and worn rear anti-roll bar bushes, indicate the tester flagged wear that was not fully rectified. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a pattern of deferred minor faults rather than a resolving trajectory. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,021 miles per year over 18 years is typical for this age of vehicle. The record shows a gap of approximately 11,291 miles between the February 2023 test at 159,053 miles and the January 2024 test at 169,090 miles, which is consistent with steady annual use. The jump from 169,090 miles in January 2024 to 180,381 miles by January 2025 represents 11,291 miles in 12 months, again within normal parameters. No suspicious mileage reversals or implausible gaps appear in the data. A buyer should focus inspection on the rear suspension components. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has shown slight play across both the January 2025 failure and pass, while the nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar pins or bushes were flagged as worn in both tests. These recurring advisories suggest the rear anti-roll bar assembly is approaching the end of its serviceable life. The front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in the January 2024 tests, and the nearside front brake pads were wearing thin at that time. Given the 11,000 miles covered since, the front braking components warrant a thorough check for pad thickness and disc condition. The rear exhaust flange was heavily corroded in January 2024, and the rear exhaust mounting was flagged as defective and corroded in February 2023. Exhaust system integrity, particularly at the rear, should be inspected for ongoing corrosion and secure mounting. The repeated registration plate lamp fault across multiple tests points to a persistent wiring or bulb seating issue that may indicate broader electrical connector deterioration.