2009 Honda CR-V 2.2L Diesel · YK09 HHR

The 2009 Honda CR-V passed its most recent MOT on 5 August 2025 at 86,032 miles, but the maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening. It is stable at a level of deferred minor-to-moderate work. The tester flagged corrosion to the rear anti-roll bar and rear sub-frame, both noted as not seriously weakened, alongside worn front brake discs, worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, a broken rear exhaust mounting bracket, and severely deteriorated inner CV boots on both front drive shafts. The nearside front track rod end dust cover was also damaged, allowing dirt ingress. These are not new failures, but a pattern of aging rubber, corrosion, and wear that has persisted across multiple tests without full correction. The mileage profile is low for a 17-year-old vehicle. Between 2022 and 2025, recorded use rose from 62,704 miles to 86,032 miles, averaging around 7,776 miles per year over that three-year window, compared with a longer-term average of roughly 5,061 miles per year. That suggests a recent increase in use after a period of lighter running or possible standing. No large gaps appear in the MOT record itself, but the jump in annual mileage from 2022 onward means wear items and corrosion may have accelerated under more frequent use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on structural corrosion rather than just mechanical function. The rear sub-frame and rear anti-roll bar have been repeatedly flagged for corrosion. These need close inspection for perforation or section loss, especially around mounting points and box sections. Surface corrosion noted in 2023 may have progressed. The front suspension arm bushes and pins were worn at the last test, so expect possible vague steering, knocking over bumps, or uneven tyre wear if these have not been renewed. The brake and drivetrain items are equally telling. Front brake discs were worn at 86,032 miles, and no later test confirms replacement, so thickness and condition need measuring. Both front inner CV boots have been severely deteriorated since at least 2024, with grease loss confirmed in the failed test. That exposes the joints to water and grit, raising the risk of clicking on lock or premature joint failure. The broken rear exhaust mounting bracket suggests the system may be hanging lower than intended, stressing the manifold, flex pipe, or back box. Coolant leaks flagged on the nearside at the last test should be traced to hose, radiator, or thermostat housing. Overall, the record points to a vehicle that has been kept running but not systematically refreshed, with corrosion and aging rubber components now the primary concern.