2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · HD08 ONM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 103,973 miles passed with an advisory for thin rear brake pads, previous records show a history of deferred suspension repairs. The trend suggests stability following a major failure in 2024, but the recurring nature of rubber component failures indicates that parts are often only addressed after failing a legal test. The mileage profile is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between May 2023 (87,009 miles) and April 2024 (92,731 miles), where the car covered 5,722 miles. Low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which is consistent with the record. The failure in 2024 due to tyre sidewall damage and worn inner edges suggests that basic wear items were being monitored only when they reached the MOT threshold rather than during regular servicing. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The record repeatedly flags severely deteriorated dust covers on the lower suspension arms and track rod ends across 2024 and 2025. Even though these were cleared, the age of the vehicle makes it highly necessary to check for play in the joints and perished rubber in the bushings. The underbody also requires close scrutiny, as testers in 2023 and 2025 noted that engine and underbody covers were obscuring testable items, potentially hiding structural corrosion on the chassis or subframe.