2014 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · LR64 SZP

The 2014 Honda CR-V presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile across its recorded DVSA test history, with five consecutive passes spanning from January 2022 through December 2025 and not a single advisory or defect recorded at any stage. This unbroken sequence of clean tests, culminating in the most recent pass on 15 December 2025, indicates that no examiner has identified components approaching the minimum legal threshold for concern across brakes, tyres, suspension, exhaust, lighting, or structural integrity in the last four years. For a twelve-year-old SUV, this is a notably strong mechanical track record, suggesting that the wear items typically associated with age, such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and exhaust components, have either been renewed proactively before reaching advisory level or have not yet reached the mileage threshold where significant wear becomes evident. There are no recorded advisories to analyse, no corrosion patterns flagged, and no recurring component failures to suggest systemic weakness in any particular area. With only 58,597 miles recorded over approximately twelve years, this CR-V has covered around 4,883 miles annually, which sits well below the typical accumulation rate for a vehicle of this age and class. Lower annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on high-stress drivetrain components including the clutch, automatic transmission, and engine internals, as well as less thermal cycling through the braking system. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent and gradual rather than showing any anomalous jumps that might indicate clocking or rapid accumulation, and there are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up for prolonged periods. However, the relatively modest annual mileage combined with twelve years of service does mean that some age-related deterioration of rubber and polymer components, such as suspension bushes, engine mounts, and drive belts, could still be present even though mechanical wear remains low. A standing-time history of this length, if the vehicle has had any prolonged idle periods, can also bring risks of dried seals or surface corrosion on brake discs. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection and test drive on areas that age tends to affect independent of mileage. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are known wear points on CR-Vs of this generation and can deteriorate from age alone. Pay attention to steering response for any vagueness, wandering, or knocking through the wheel, which could indicate worn front suspension components or steering rack mounting bushes. Brake feel should be tested with progressive applications from speed to check for pedal judder, which on a low-mileage vehicle often points to disc corrosion rather than wear, and a firm pedal with no sponginess confirms the hydraulic system remains sound. Listen for any unusual transmission behaviour, ensuring smooth gear changes if automatic, or a clean clutch bite point with no slipping under load if manual. A physical inspection underneath the vehicle and within the engine bay is strongly advised given the age. Check the rear subframe mounting areas, the front suspension arms, and the brake pipes for any surface corrosion, as these are common corrosion points on CR-Vs even when mileage is modest. Inspect the exhaust system for any rust patches, paying particular attention to the mounting rubbers and the rear silencer joint. Examine the underside of the engine and gearbox for any signs of oil seepage from the crankshaft seal, camshaft seal, or gearbox input seal, and check that the coolant reservoir and hoses show no staining or crystallisation suggesting past leaks. Finally, verify that all tyres are of matching age and have adequate tread, confirm the air conditioning functions correctly, and ensure that the rear diff and transfer box oil (on four-wheel-drive variants) appears clean and at the correct level on the dipstick, as fluid condition is often a better indicator of mechanical health on low-mileage vehicles than external component wear alone.