2016 Honda CR-V 1.6L Diesel · LC66 DFN

A clean two-year roadworthiness profile presents itself in the MOT record for this 2016 Honda CR-V, with the most recent test on 29 September 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. This continues a pattern established over the 2023 and 2024 testing cycles, where each annual examination produced a pass certificate without any flagged items. Two failures appear on the record dated 5 October 2023 and 10 October 2024, but both were issued without any defects recorded against them, which typically indicates a refusal on administrative grounds rather than mechanical non-compliance, with the same vehicle passing cleanly on the same day or shortly after. The absence of structural corrosion advisories, suspension component wear flags, or brake system defects across the recorded history is a notably positive indicator for a ten-year-old crossover of this type, where subframe and rear axle corrosion are commonly reported findings. With 105,439 miles covered over a ten-year service life, the CR-V has averaged around 10,500 miles annually, which sits firmly within typical usage parameters for a family SUV of this vintage. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the annual mileage appears consistent rather than spiking or showing unusual accumulation. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, the absence of recorded advisories relating to oil leaks, exhaust deterioration, or component wear is consistent with a powertrain that has been in regular use rather than subjected to severe short-trip duty or extended storage, both of which tend to produce their own characteristic defects on testing. Despite the unblemished advisory record, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on areas commonly affected on higher-mileage Honda CR-Vs of this generation. During a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate wear in the lower control arm bushes or front anti-roll bar drop links. The rear suspension should be checked for sagging coil springs, a known issue on CR-Vs of this era, visible as a slight rear-end squat or reduced ground clearance. Steering should remain precise without excessive play or vibration through the wheel, and any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration warrants further investigation of the front brake calipers for binding. The braking system, while not flagged on the record, should be physically inspected for disc lipping and pad material thickness, as the 105,000-mile accumulation will have produced substantial brake wear. On a test drive, apply the brakes firmly from speed and feel for any judder through the pedal, which would suggest disc warpage requiring machining or replacement. The all-wheel-drive system should be exercised on a loose surface to confirm smooth engagement without clunks or binding, as rear differential and propeller shaft components are subject to wear at this mileage. Finally, a check underneath the vehicle for any fresh staining around the engine sump, transmission housing, and rear differential will confirm whether the clean MOT history reflects genuinely dry seals or simply recent cleaning prior to inspection.