2005 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LB55 ERU

The vehicle is currently not in a verifiable roadworthy state as the most recent MOT entry dates back to January 2022. The maintenance trend shows a clear decline in care during the final recorded years. While the car passed on 24 January 2022 at 201,325 miles, it only did so after failing three days prior due to multiple neglected items, including missing wheel fixings, non-functional lighting, and worn tyres. The mileage reflects typical usage for a twenty-one year old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,587 miles per year. There is a notable stagnation in usage toward the end of the record, as the vehicle remained at 201,325 miles between the January 2022 test and the current date in August 2026. This four-year gap suggests a prolonged period of standing, which often leads to seized brake calipers, perished rubber seals, and battery failure. A physical inspection must prioritise the suspension and steering components. The record shows a recurring pattern of failure in these areas, specifically with anti-roll bar links and suspension arm ball joints. The January 2020 test at 181,200 miles flagged a split CV boot and worn bushes, while the January 2021 test at 188,437 miles required a new rear coil spring. These repeated failures suggest a general degradation of the chassis components rather than isolated wear. Structural integrity is a significant concern. The January 2020 test explicitly noted a corroded rear sub-frame, and earlier tests in 2017 and 2018 flagged underbody and exhaust corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle and the history of structural rust, a thorough underside inspection is required to ensure the corrosion has not progressed to a point of structural failure. The consistent appearance of worn tyres and pitted brake discs across multiple years indicates a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a preventative one.