2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · WL09 FAM

The most recent MOT in July 2025 passed, but it carried a heavy list of advisories that signal a clear worsening trend for this CR-V. Corrosion is the dominant risk pattern. The rear sub-frame has been flagged as corroded every year since 2022, and by 2025 the problem had spread to both rear suspension component mounting prescribed areas. This is no longer just surface rust; structural mounting points are now involved, which can compromise safety and make future repairs far more expensive or even write the car off if it deteriorates beyond legal limits. Mechanical wear is also accelerating. In 2025, the nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush was noted as worn, and the nearside rear tyre was worn close to the legal limit on the edge. Combined with a severely deteriorated nearside rear inner driveshaft CV boot flagged in 2024, the car is showing the cumulative effects of age and use across its suspension, drivetrain, and rubber components. The mileage of roughly 141,000 miles over seventeen years is typical for its age, averaging about 8,300 miles a year. However, it covered around 13,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggesting recent harder use. At this mileage, wear on suspension, brakes, and drivetrain consumables is entirely expected, and the MOT history proves these items are now actively degrading rather than holding steady.