2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · RJ09 CEA

The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following its most recent test on 3 March 2026 at 125,927 miles. This recent pass indicates a positive improvement in the maintenance trend, as the tester recorded no defects, effectively resolving the mechanical issues flagged in previous years. The vehicle has moved from a period of notable deterioration into a phase of stability, suggesting that the faults identified in the 2024 and 2025 tests have been addressed. The mileage profile shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 13,000 miles per year between 2023 and 2026. Specifically, the vehicle covered 13,157 miles between the March 2023 test and the February 2024 test, followed by 13,741 miles to the March 2025 test, and 12,920 miles leading to the March 2026 test. This steady accumulation is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent certain types of component seizure. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear underside of the vehicle. The February 2024 test highlighted significant corrosion on the rear subframe, subframe mountings, and the integral body structure. While the 2026 pass confirms these issues were not severe enough to fail the inspection at that time, the presence of corrosion on structural components is a progressive condition. An inspection of the rear chassis areas is necessary to ensure the rust has been treated or has not advanced beyond the levels noted in the 2024 record. Suspension components also require scrutiny. The records show a recurring pattern of wear in the anti-roll bar linkages and lower suspension arm bushes, with slight play noted in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage in both March 2023 and March 2025. Although the 2026 test showed no current defects, the history of worn bushes and anti-roll bar D-bushes suggests these consumables may require replacement in the near future to maintain ride quality and handling precision.