2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · DV53 YEY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 149,815 miles, the car passed only after failing on front suspension arm bushes and insufficient washer fluid. While the immediate faults were rectified, the recurring nature of these issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they reach an MOT failure threshold. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 149,815 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,500 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use between tests, with 1,899 miles covered between September 2023 and 2024, and another 1,768 miles in the following year. This steady interval suggests the car has not sat idle for long periods, though the age of the vehicle puts significant stress on aging rubber components and structural seals. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry closely, as both the nearside and offside front arm bushes were flagged as worn in the 2025 test. These components are prone to degradation on older Honda CR-Vs and can lead to steering instability or uneven tyre wear. The repeated failure of the washer system and light bulbs in 2024 and 2025 indicates a lack of basic pre-test inspections. A physical inspection of the chassis for corrosion around the subframe andী is essential, as the record does not detail structural integrity which remains the primary failure point for this specific model and era.