2013 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LD13 VRX

A consistent pattern of MOT passes with only minor advisories defines the recorded roadworthiness history of this 2013 Honda CR-V, with no test failures across eight examinations spanning 2019 to early 2026. The two most recent tests on 27 February 2026 and 8 March 2025 both returned clean results with no advisories or defects, suggesting the minor issues previously flagged have either been rectified or did not progress into testable failures. The advisory history is sparse and item-specific: a non-functioning central high-level stop lamp noted on 16 October 2024 and again on 20 May 2019, an offside front nail in a tyre recorded on 17 October 2023 and 20 May 2019, and slight cracking or perishing on the offside front outer tyre flagged on 8 October 2021. The recurrence of identical minor advisories on the same components across multiple years points to either persistent owner neglect of low-cost items or a tendency for the same wear points to reappear between tests. Mechanically, none of these recorded items signal structural concern, but the repetition is worth noting. With 26,230 miles recorded over approximately 13 years, this CR-V has covered around 2,000 miles annually, a notably low usage rate that places the vehicle well below the average for its age and model class. Annual mileage of this level can reflect occasional weekend or short-journey use, periods of extended standing, or genuine light operation, and the MOT record shows continuous annual testing with no multi-year gaps, so the vehicle has not been formally off the road for any extended lay-up. However, low-mileage Honda CR-Vs of this vintage warrant particular attention to components that suffer from underuse rather than wear: rubber boots, gaiters, and suspension bushes can perish or stiffen with age independent of mileage, brake discs can corrode on the friction surface leading to judder or ineffective initial bite, and the 2.0 or 2.2-litre petrol or i-DTEC diesel engines fitted at this time can develop oil leaks from the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets after long periods of infrequent running. The lack of any recorded advisories related to these areas does not eliminate the risk, as MOT testers do not strip down engines or remove undertray panels to inspect hidden components. A targeted pre-purchase inspection should begin with the items previously flagged. The central high-level stop lamp should be physically checked for illumination, as the bulb or LED unit on CR-Vs of this era is accessible via the tailgate trim and inexpensive to replace, but a persistent fault across two separate tests recorded seven years apart suggests the original repair may have been temporary or the bulb holder is suffering from corroded contacts. Both front tyres should be examined closely for cracking in the sidewall and tread blocks, particularly the offside front which has now been flagged three times across the record; perishing rubber on a thirteen-year-old vehicle, regardless of tread depth, is a safety concern that warrants immediate replacement. Brake discs should be inspected for an uneven lip or surface corrosion that could cause steering vibration or a pulsing sensation under braking, and the rear drums or discs should be checked for binding, a known issue on low-mileage CR-Vs where the caliper slide pins and handbrake mechanisms seize through lack of use. On a road test, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, both of which are known wear points on CR-Vs of this generation and would not necessarily be flagged at MOT unless the defect was severe. The steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel, which would indicate warped front brake discs or wheel imbalance rather than suspension wear. On cold start, observe the exhaust for excessive blue or white smoke that persists beyond initial warm-up, which could indicate valve stem seal deterioration or, on diesel variants, failing injectors. Finally, check that the air conditioning system blows cold consistently, that the electric handbrake releases and applies cleanly without warning lights, and that the infotainment and reversing camera function, as electrical gremlins are not uncommon in early 2010s Honda electronics and would not appear on an MOT record.