2017 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LS17 NVM

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Honda CR-V was conducted on 17 March 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the results of the preceding three tests in 2025, 2024, and 2023, all of which were also passes. Reviewing the full history from 2020 onwards, the maintenance trend appears stable with no recurring or escalating mechanical concerns flagged by the examiner. A single minor defect was recorded in 2023 for defective front windscreen wiper blades, and three advisories have been issued across the documented period: tyre damage and perishing on all four tyres in 2023, front brake pads wearing thin in 2022, and a nail in an offside rear tyre in 2021. The brake pad advisory from 2022 is a normal wear item for a vehicle of this age and mileage, and the lack of any further brake-related advisories on subsequent tests suggests those pads were addressed and the braking system has since remained within acceptable limits. None of these items represent structural or safety-critical failures, and the overall pattern indicates a vehicle that has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthy standard throughout its recorded test history. The recorded mileage of 54,532 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual usage of roughly 6,059 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a privately owned family SUV of this age. The annual figures derived from the MOT odometer readings show consistent year-on-year accumulation with no extended periods of standing idle, which is mechanically beneficial as it reduces the risk of corrosion through lack of use, perishing of rubber components, and degradation of fluids and the 12 volt battery from inactivity. The mileage is neither high enough to suggest excessive wear on major drivetrain components nor low enough to raise immediate concerns about prolonged storage, placing this CR-V in a relatively favourable usage bracket for its nine-year age. Given the largely clean MOT history and the modest annual mileage, physical inspection should now focus on age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. Tyre condition warrants particular attention despite the 2023 advisory not recurring on later tests, as tyres fitted in 2026 are still susceptible to sidewall cracking and perishing due to age alone, particularly if they are six or more years old from their DOT date code stamped on the sidewall. Any tyres showing signs of sidewall deterioration, cracking between the tread blocks, or uneven wear patterns across the axle should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth, and a test drive should include a check for steering vibration or pulling that could indicate alignment issues or imbalanced wheels. Other age-appropriate checks should include a thorough inspection of all rubber suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and the coil springs for any splitting or corrosion, listening for clonking noises over speed humps or uneven surfaces during the test drive. The brake discs should be examined for any significant lipping at the outer edge or surface corrosion pitting that could lead to juddering under braking, particularly if the vehicle has been left standing for any length of time, and the caliper slide pins should be checked for free movement to confirm no binding is occurring. The 12 volt battery should be load-tested to confirm its state of health, as batteries of this age typically require replacement around the seven to nine year mark. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should also be verified as being within their manufacturer service intervals, as these are time-sensitive rather than purely mileage-sensitive items, and confirming the presence of a full Honda main dealer or specialist service book history with stamps at the correct intervals would further substantiate the apparent mechanical condition of this vehicle.