2007 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · S1 VJP

This 2007 Honda CR-V passed its most recent MOT on 30 July 2025 at 170,394 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable yet persistently deferred rather than genuinely resolving. The July 2025 pass carried four advisories, all of which had been present in the previous August 2024 test at 168,650 miles. Front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored on both occasions, indicating the vehicle has been running on degraded braking surfaces for at least a year without disc replacement. Suspension-related advisories are equally stubborn. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover was severely deteriorated in both 2024 and 2025, while both track rod end ball joint dust covers were noted as damaged or deteriorated across the same two tests. These are not new failures, but rather long-standing advisories that the tester has monitored without evidence of repair. The vehicle did fail on 31 July 2024 at the same 168,650-mile mark, primarily due to split inner CV boots on both rear drive shafts, a defect that was rectified before the August 2024 retest pass. That failure and rapid repair suggest at least one component was addressed promptly, but the broader advisory picture points to a car where wear items are being managed at the minimum legal threshold rather than proactively replaced. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a nineteen-year-old vehicle. Between the July 2023 test at 166,592 miles and the August 2024 test at 168,650 miles, the vehicle covered 2,058 miles in just over thirteen months, a relatively modest rate. The jump to 170,394 miles by July 2025 represents 1,744 miles in roughly eleven months, confirming the car has seen lighter, steady use rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage accumulation. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest clocking or extended inactivity. The annualised figure of approximately 8,968 miles aligns with the national average, meaning wear on consumables and mechanical components should be proportionate to age rather than excessive. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the components that have appeared repeatedly in the advisory log. The front and rear brake discs have been flagged as worn and pitted across two consecutive MOTs, meaning the braking system should be checked for disc thickness, lipping, and scoring, along with pad remaining life. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and both track rod end dust covers have been deteriorating for at least a year, so the underlying joints should be examined for play, and the covers assessed for whether dirt ingress has accelerated wear. The nearside rear shock absorber was noted as having a light oil misting in 2024, and while this did not reappear in 2025, it warrants a physical check for dampening performance and fluid loss. The rear inner CV boots, which failed catastrophically in July 2024, should be inspected for fresh splits, grease contamination, and joint knock under load. Beyond the advisory items, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable on a vehicle of this age, particularly around suspension mounting points, sills, and subframes, as structural integrity is not always fully captured in MOT advisories.