2010 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LR60 CSY

A clean bill of roadworthiness defines this Honda CR-V's MOT record, with the most recent test on 31 January 2022 returning a pass and no defects or advisories recorded at all. The absence of any flagged advisories means there is no documented wear on the suspension, braking, exhaust, or corrosion-related components that the examiner considered worthy of comment, which provides a reassuring baseline for any prospective buyer. However, it is important to recognise that this single data point sits within a significant testing gap: the vehicle has not been presented for an MOT since January 2022, leaving an unwitnessed four-year and seven-month window during which wear-related defects could have developed without official record. Given that the car is now well into its late teenage years in automotive terms and has covered a substantial overall mileage, this absence of recent testing data is a more material consideration than the clean result itself. Against an age of roughly sixteen years, the recorded 128,068 miles translates to an annual accumulation of approximately 8,004 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a UK-registered vehicle of this vintage. There is no mileage inconsistency or gap in the recorded readings to suggest clock tampering or extended periods off the road, and the progression appears linear and consistent with regular mixed-use motoring. Mechanically, this level of usage places the vehicle in a band where mid-life consumable replacement becomes the norm rather than the exception. Items such as front and rear brake discs and pads, suspension bushes and coil springs, the drive belt and tensioner assembly, and various engine and gearbox seals are all likely to be approaching or past their realistic service life, even though none of these items have yet been flagged on the MOT record. Because the MOT file contains no advisories, there are no specific flagged components to prioritise during inspection, but the combination of age and mileage warrants a thorough physical check of the areas most prone to deterioration on this generation of CR-V. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the suspension over uneven road surfaces, which would suggest worn front lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, both known weak points on the third-generation CR-V platform. Pay attention to steering behaviour, particularly any vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or excessive play at the front wheels, as these can point to worn tie rod ends or top mount bearings. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive; any judder under braking or a spongy pedal may indicate warped front discs or corroded caliper slide pins, which are common at this mileage. Given the absence of a recent MOT, the vehicle should be presented for a fresh test without delay, and any prospective purchase ought to be conditional upon a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician who can physically check for corrosion beneath the wheel arches and along the rear trailing arm mounting points, both areas of known concern on later-life CR-Vs. A compression test or at least an exhaust gas analysis would help confirm internal engine health, particularly given that timing chain rattle on initial start-up is a recognised issue on the higher-mileage 2.0 and 2.2-litre diesel variants of this model. Inspect the underside of the engine and gearbox for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the crankshaft seal and gearbox half-shafts, and check the condition of the clutch for any slipping or judder under load. Finally, verify that the air conditioning system functions correctly, as compressor and condenser replacement on this model can be costly, and ensure that all electrical systems, including the infotainment unit and electric mirror operation, are fully functional before committing to the purchase.