2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LD11 ODS

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 16 October 2025, following a failure for a registration plate lamp. While the most recent entries suggest a focus on minor electrical faults, the broader history indicates a concerning trend regarding the timing of consumable replacement. The presence of dangerous failures in 2023 for both tyre tread and brake pad thickness suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance, where critical safety components were allowed to deteriorate to illegal limits before being addressed. With a recorded mileage of 126,441 miles over approximately fifteen years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 8,429 miles per year. This is considered typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. This consistent level of use generally prevents the issues associated with long periods of standing, such as seized calipers or perished seals, but it does mean that high wear components, including suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain mounts, will be reaching the end of their natural service life and require close scrutiny. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the tyre history, as repeated advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges suggest potential issues with wheel alignment or worn suspension components. During a test drive, listen for any knocks or clunks from the front end and inspect the current tyre tread for uneven wear patterns, which could indicate failing track rods or worn control arm bushes. Given the history of dangerous tyre wear, verify the age of the current tyres to ensure they have not been replaced with budget options or older stock. The braking system requires a thorough inspection due to the previous dangerous failure for brake pads and the advisory for pitted rear discs. Check for any brake shudder under deceleration or a spongy pedal feel, which could indicate warped discs or degraded brake fluid. Additionally, the recurring failures of the registration plate lamps may point to a wider electrical grounding issue or deteriorating wiring looms. Finally, ensure the service history confirms regular oil and filter changes, as the four wheel drive system on these models requires specific fluid intervals to prevent drivetrain shudder or premature differential wear.