2018 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LE05 GAL

This 2018 Honda CR-V presents an unusually clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 4 June 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects of any kind recorded. Across five documented tests dating back to late 2021, the vehicle has only ever produced a single advisory-free outcome, with one earlier failure on 21 December 2022 also carrying no recorded defect entries, which strongly suggests a presentation issue such as a missing bulb, obscured number plate, or an emissions readjustment rather than a substantive mechanical failure. The absence of any corrosion advisories, suspension component wear notes, brake disc or pipe concerns, or exhaust and underbody issues over a four-year testing window is a notably positive indicator for an SUV of this age and suggests the structural and mechanical integrity of the chassis and running gear remains sound at the point of last inspection. Covering roughly 82,054 miles over an eight-year lifespan, this CR-V averages approximately 10,257 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical mixed private and commuter use rather than heavy commercial or long-distance touring mileage. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the absence of recorded mileage progression anomalies between the 2021 and 2025 tests indicates steady, consistent use. Mechanically, this kind of steady accumulation tends to keep seals, dampers, and drivetrain lubricants working rather than deteriorating through stagnation, and it places the vehicle at a mileage point where wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and timing-related service items are likely to be approaching or due for renewal, though none of these have yet triggered an advisory on test. For a prospective buyer, the strongest inspection priorities given the MOT record will be the suspension and steering linkage components, particularly the front and rear anti-roll bar bushes, lower control arm bushes, and the compliance bushes, as these are common wear points on CR-Vs of this generation once mileage passes the 70,000 to 90,000 mile mark even where no specific advisory has yet been raised. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any looseness or vibration through the steering wheel, and check for uneven tyre wear on the inner and outer edges which can indicate worn camber-controlling bushes. The rear suspension should also be examined for any sagging or uneven ride height, as worn coil springs are a known issue on this platform. Brake system condition should also be a focus despite the clean record, given the mileage and age, with particular attention to disc lipping, caliper slide pin binding, and the condition of the flexible brake hoses, which on CR-Vs of this era can begin to perish or bulge internally. A firm pedal with good feel and no pulling to either side under steady braking is what you want to confirm on test, alongside smooth operation of the electronic parking brake. Underneath the vehicle, a thorough inspection for any emerging corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points, around the rear trailing arm brackets, and along the brake pipe runs is worthwhile, as the CR-V's underbody is generally robust but localised surface corrosion can develop where road salt has accumulated. Finally, check for any signs of oil weepage from the rear main seal or around the diesel or petrol engine sump, as even well-maintained examples at this mileage can show minor gasket degradation that has not yet reached the level of an MOT failure but warrants monitoring.