2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · OV60 YRX

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 20 January 2026, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that the vehicle satisfied all statutory roadworthiness requirements on the day of examination. Reviewing the broader MOT history over the preceding seven years, the Honda CR-V has consistently passed its annual test, and the maintenance pattern is not deteriorating. The only recorded advisories appeared in January 2020 and January 2022, both related to brake pad wear, and these have not recurred in subsequent tests, suggesting that the braking components were attended to and have since remained within acceptable limits. The overall trend is therefore stable and reassuring, with no recurring mechanical concerns or patterns of structural corrosion emerging from the official record. With a recorded mileage of 113,820 miles across approximately fifteen years, the vehicle has averaged around 7,588 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and consistent with regular but not excessive use. The mileage progression between successive MOTs indicates steady accumulation, with no obvious extended gaps that would point to prolonged periods of standing. That said, the annual figure sits towards the lower end of average use, and as such some of the wear-related degradation may be more attributable to age and environmental exposure than to high-mileage mechanical fatigue. Prospective buyers should therefore be mindful that lower annual mileage can still conceal issues associated with calendar ageing of components such as rubber seals, bushes, and brake system hardware. Given the relatively clean MOT record and the absence of any recurring advisories, physical inspection should focus on age- and mileage-related degradation rather than specific flagged defects. Tyres warrant particular attention: despite plausible tread depth, a fifteen-year-old vehicle is susceptible to sidewall perishing and cracking from UV exposure and age, so a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for fine crazing or brittleness is advisable. The braking system should be checked for binding calipers, particularly on vehicles that may have seen periods of light use, as seized calipers can cause uneven pad wear and localised disc corrosion. Any roughness felt through the brake pedal or steering wheel under braking, or visible lipping on the disc edges, would warrant further investigation. Additional checks should include the condition of the 12-volt battery, which typically has a service life of four to six years and may be due for replacement regardless of MOT status. Fluid conditionals are also time rather than mileage dependent; brake fluid should have been renewed within the last two to three years to prevent moisture absorption and reduced boiling point, while coolant and automatic transmission fluid if applicable degrade with age and require periodic renewal. On a test drive, listen for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces indicative of worn bushes or top mounts, particularly common on CR-Vs of this generation, and check for any CV joint noise on full lock. Verification of a full service history, including evidence of cambelt and timing chain inspection, along with confirmation of recent fluid changes, would substantially strengthen confidence in the vehicle's continued roadworthiness.