2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LC59 FDX

A clean five-test pass streak spanning from November 2022 through February 2026 establishes this 2009 Honda CR-V as a notably well-maintained example from a DVSA roadworthiness perspective, with no advisories, defects, or failures recorded across the most recent four years of testing. This kind of unblemished record is meaningful for a vehicle now in its seventeenth year of service, as it indicates that none of the typically age-sensitive components have yet crossed the threshold into failure territory during statutory inspection. The most recent test on 24 February 2026 confirmed continued compliance, and the consistency of clean passes through to that date suggests no emerging deterioration had been flagged in the period leading up to it. For a prospective buyer, this represents a strong baseline of structural and mechanical integrity at the point of legal road use. The recorded mileage of 110,260 against a seventeen-year vehicle age equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,486 miles, which sits broadly within the normal range for a privately used CR-V of this generation and suggests steady rather than exceptional use. There are no significant gaps in the testing history between 2022 and 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous road use rather than being laid up for extended periods, which removes the usual concerns around seized calipers, perished rubber, and stale fluids that accompany long-standing vehicles. The mileage progression implied by the regular annual or biennial tests points to consistent motoring activity, which for a Honda CR-V of this vintage typically means the 2.0-litre or 2.2-litre i-CTDi drivetrain has been worked rather than left to deteriorate through inactivity. Continuous use at this moderate rate generally preserves internal engine components, fuel system seals, and transmission synchros far better than sporadic short journeys. That said, the absence of recorded defects in the MOT history should not be taken as a guarantee of underlying mechanical perfection, particularly given the known weak points of the third-generation CR-V platform at this mileage and age. The rear trailing arm bushes and the rear anti-roll bar bushings are common wear items on this chassis, and while none have been flagged as failed, they may be approaching the threshold of acceptability; on a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear axle. The front compliance bushings in the lower wishbones are another area to inspect by physically jacking the vehicle or rocking the wheels by hand to detect any play that may not yet have crossed the MOT fail threshold but could become apparent within the next testing cycle. Brake-related items deserve close physical scrutiny as well, given that discs and pads on a vehicle of this age and mileage will have been replaced multiple times, and the condition of the flexible brake hoses and the integrity of the underbody brake pipes are particularly relevant to a seventeen-year-old car. Inspect the inner and outer faces of the front discs for a distinct lip and any signs of corrosion pitting around the outer edge, as worn discs combined with age-related pipe corrosion could soon generate advisories even though none have been recorded to date. The dual-pinion electric power steering rack is another known concern on this generation, so check for any clunking or knocking through the steering during full-lock manoeuvres and verify that the steering returns smoothly to centre without sticking. Finally, examine the underside thoroughly for any oil misting from the engine or transmission, condition of the exhaust mounting rubbers and heat shields, and the state of the underbody and subframe mounting areas for any surface corrosion that, whilst currently within MOT limits, may warrant monitoring as the vehicle continues into higher mileage territory.