2010 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LR60 BHO

A 2010 Honda CR-V with this kind of MOT history presents a fundamentally reassuring mechanical story, with the test record on the DVSA database showing a consistent run of passes stretching back to 2022 and, most recently, a clean pass on 1 August 2025 after what appears to have been a no-defect fail on 30 July 2025 where the details were not recorded on the certificate. The absence of any advisories or failure items across the last five tests is notable for a vehicle now sixteen years old, as even well-maintained examples in this age bracket typically begin to surface corrosion on suspension arms, brake pipes, and underbody shielding, or wear-related items such as tyre cracking and exhaust deterioration. That the tester recorded no defects at all on the 2025 pass suggests the car is presenting well structurally, and the trajectory across the four most recent passes is one of stability rather than any gradual deterioration. The recorded mileage of 74,983 against the calendar age works out at roughly 4,686 miles per year, which is well below the typical accumulation rate for a vehicle of this vintage and likely reflects a pattern of light, occasional use rather than the sort of regular commuting that wears through clutches, brake friction material, and tyre tread. Low annual mileage of this nature can be a double-edged proposition, however, because prolonged periods of standing tend to accelerate corrosion on ferrous components, dry out rubber seals throughout the drivetrain and braking system, and allow brake discs to develop surface rust that can lead to judder on the first application. It is worth checking the recorded mileages between tests for evidence of long stationary gaps or sudden jumps, as either pattern would alter the mechanical outlook considerably, but the headline figures here point toward sympathetic use. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means the focus of any inspection shifts toward the components that a station-based MOT does not necessarily exercise under load, beginning with a thorough road test that pays particular attention to the rear suspension, where the CR-V is known to develop wear in the trailing arm bushes and coil springs well before the front end shows its age. Listen for clonking over uneven surfaces, particularly from the rear, and feel for any vagueness through the steering on turn-in that might suggest worn front wishbone bushes or top mount deterioration. On the braking system, even with no recorded brake-related advisories, a low-mileage CR-V is prone to corroded handbrake mechanisms and seized rear caliper slide pins, so confirm the handbrake holds firmly on a slope and that the vehicle pulls up in a straight line without judder from the pedal. Underneath, a careful examination with the car on a ramp is advisable to look for any fresh corrosion on the rear subframe mounting points, suspension links, and brake pipe runs, as these are the areas most likely to have deteriorated between MOT tests without yet crossing the failure threshold. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at the mounting rubbers and joints, given the age, and the engine bay inspected for any signs of oil seepage from the valve cover and cam chain area, which is a known weakness on the K-series petrol and i-CTDi diesel variants fitted to this generation of CR-V. Finally, given the low annual mileage, verify that the service history includes timely replacement of the cambelt and coolant, as age-related rather than mileage-related deterioration of these items is the most likely source of an expensive surprise on a car that has covered relatively few miles.