2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · WG53 ABN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning progression of structural and mechanical degradation. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 144,012 miles passed, it revealed new structural corrosion on both lower sills within 30cm of a mounting. This represents a step backward from previous years where the sills were hidden by plastic covers, indicating that despite previous attempts at underbody protection, the integrity of the chassis is succumbing to active oxidation. At 144,012 miles, this 23-year-old Honda averages 6,261 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for its age. The record shows consistent operation, with approximately 8,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 8,000 miles in the five months leading up to the 2026 test. This steady mileage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, but the age of the components remains the primary risk rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and mounting points to determine the depth of the corrosion noted in the 2026 test. The history shows a recurring issue with rear brake pipe corrosion which was flagged as corroded in both 2023 and 2026, suggesting that previous owners merely cleaned or masked the rust rather than replacing the lines. Furthermore, the 2024 failure for an inoperative engine management light and an exhaust leak indicates that electrical and emissions faults have been ignored until they forced a failure, necessitating a diagnostic check of the sensor system and exhaust manifold integrity.