2008 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · RF58 DHM

The latest recorded DVSA MOT test for this 2008 Honda CR-V is dated 1 May 2026, where the vehicle achieved an overall PASS. The test followed a same-day FAIL earlier that morning triggered solely by an offside front position lamp not working, a straightforward electrical defect rather than an indicator of deeper mechanical deterioration. Across the available test history the overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, with clean PASS results recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025, and no escalating pattern of structural or emissions-related failures. The 2024 test did contain a notable cluster of advisories and failures covering front brake pads, anti-roll bar bushes, and an inner drive shaft CV boot, but each was rectified and the vehicle subsequently passed. The 2026 advisories relating to the offside front shock absorber, nearside front tyre, front brake discs, and nearside front wheel bearing are the first recurrence of those specific issues, suggesting that consumable wear is beginning to reappear as mileage accumulates. The recorded mileage of 173,195 miles across approximately eighteen years equates to an average annual usage of around 9,622 miles, which sits firmly within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. The MOT record shows tests recorded consistently between 2021 and 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up for prolonged periods, and there are no extended gaps that would raise concerns about standing-related deterioration such as brake caliper seizure or brake disc pitting from inactivity. Mileage accumulation appears steady rather than excessive, which generally bodes well for the long-term integrity of the engine and gearbox, though the higher overall odometer reading means items subject to friction and wear, including suspension linkages, engine and gearbox mountings, and the dual-clutch or torque converter components, are likely to be approaching the latter stages of their service life. Given the advisories recorded at the most recent test, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to several specific areas. The offside front shock absorber showing light misting of oil warrants a road test for any deterioration in ride quality, floaty handling through bends, or excessive bouncing over undulations, as the seal failure is likely to progress and compromise damping effectiveness. The nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and on the edge suggests a possible tracking or camber issue, and any uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on the remaining tyres should be discussed with a tyre specialist alongside a four-wheel alignment check. The front brake disc pitting and scoring advisories, combined with the historical 2024 brake pad replacement, mean the discs themselves may now be approaching the minimum serviceable thickness; on a test drive, listen for brake squeal or shudder under firm pedal application and inspect the discs for a sharp lip at the outer edge, a visual sign that material wear is advancing. The nearside front wheel bearing with slight play should be evaluated for any humming or droning noise that increases with speed or changes when cornering, as left unchecked this can progress to outright failure. Beyond the recorded advisories, the 2024 history of worn anti-roll bar D-bushes and a split inner CV boot should prompt a physical inspection of the rear suspension linkages for perished or hardened rubber, and a check under the vehicle for any fresh grease deposits around the inner drive shaft joints indicating renewed boot deterioration. At eighteen years of age, irrespective of mileage, this CR-V will benefit from age-related inspection items such as coolant system condition, given the calendar-based degradation of the corrosion inhibitor, brake fluid renewal to prevent internal caliper corrosion, and verification of the timing belt and balance shaft belt service intervals if the records are unclear. The 12V battery is also likely to be on borrowed time and should be load-tested. A thorough underside examination on a ramp is recommended to confirm structural integrity, exhaust mounting condition, and the absence of fluid leaks from the engine, transmission, and power steering system, all of which become more probable on a high-mileage Honda of nearly two decades of service.