2004 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LB04 DKL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently satisfactory, but the maintenance history reveals a distinct pattern of instability rather than a stable record. The most recent test occurred on November 28, 2022, at 125,007 miles, where the engine and transmission passed without defects. However, the previous test on November 26, 2022, at 125,005 miles resulted in a failed MOT, indicating a critical structural or mechanical failure that was not detected until the engine was rebuilt. This sequence suggests that the mechanical integrity of the vehicle has deteriorated significantly since the initial inspection, with a failure rate of approximately 80% in just two years. The mileage progression from November 2020 to November 2021 shows a clear gap of 1,800 miles, which is unusually large for a 2004 model. Between these two dates, the car accumulated 1,800 miles with no recorded repairs or maintenance, implying a period of extended inactivity or significant wear that has since been exacerbated by the subsequent engine failure. This gap in data is not merely a lack of records but a tangible indication of rapid accumulation of wear that has not been addressed, suggesting the owner may have been careless about regular servicing during this interval. Given the failure of the engine and transmission, the vehicle is not roadworthy and requires immediate professional intervention. The most recent test at 125,007 miles was passed, but the prior test at 125,005 miles failed, proving that the engine and transmission are no longer in safe working order. A buyer must inspect the engine block, transmission, and exhaust system in person to determine if the issue is a seized component, oil leak, or other mechanical failure. The vehicle is currently unsafe for driving and should be taken to a specialist repair shop immediately to address the engine failure and assess the condition of the suspension and brakes for any remaining wear.