2005 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LF05 UWH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile having passed its most recent MOT in February 2025 with no defects recorded. While the history shows immediate failures in both 2024 and 2025, these appear to be administrative or minor rectified issues rather than indicators of a mechanical decline. The lack of recorded advisories suggests that the previous owner was proactive in addressing defects before they became persistent failures, rather than allowing minor faults to accumulate over time. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 and February 2024, the car covered 13,184 miles, followed by another 4,754 miles in the twelve months leading up to the February 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates regular use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits engine seals and brake components, though the total distance of 212,031 miles places significant life wear on the drivetrain and rubber bushings. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points, as high-mileage CR-Vs are prone to corrosion in the rear subframe and sills. Given the clean MOT advisory history, check for leaking shock absorbers and worn control arm bushes which often degrade after 200,000 miles. The high mileage suggests that verifying the condition of the gearbox fluid and the state of the exhaust is essential, as these components are not covered by the MOT test but are critical to the long-term reliability of this specific model.