2011 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · SD61 CVL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in June 2025 at 147,974 miles shows the vehicle passed despite pitted and scored rear brake discs and a minor exhaust leak. While the car has passed its last three tests, the recurring nature of suspension and steering-related faults across several years suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure or trigger an advisory threshold. At 147,974 miles over 15 years, the CR-V averages approximately 9,865 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a used family vehicle. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 3,700 miles covered between the June 2024 and 2025 tests, and over 5,000 miles between May 2023 and June 2024. This steady usage indicates the vehicle is driven regularly, though the high total mileage places significant demand on age-related rubber and metal components. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering system. The record shows a persistent history of play in the steering rack inner joints and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints dating back to 2022. The fractured offside front coil spring noted in 2023 indicates that the suspension components are nearing their service life. Additionally, the power steering system has shown seepage and corrosion consistently between 2023 and 2024, requiring a check for active leaks that could lead to pump failure if ignored. The braking system also requires attention. The repeated advisories for pitting and scoring on both rear brake discs in 2024 and 2025 suggest the discs are thin or have been subject to significant surface corrosion. The minor exhaust leak identified in the 2025 test should be verified to ensure it has not progressed into a larger structural failure. Given the age and mileage, a thorough inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion around the suspension mounting points is also essential.