2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LB03 AFJ

The 2003 Honda CR-V presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing cleanly on 8 March 2024 at 159,442 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with the latest two annual tests showing no advisories or faults. Prior to that, the vehicle suffered two same-day failures in December 2021 and March 2023, both at identical mileages to their subsequent passes, yet the records list no defects against either failure, implying administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,932 miles per year against the 159,442 miles now shown. The gap between the December 2021 pass at 149,322 miles and the March 2023 failure at 154,118 miles covers about 4,800 miles over fifteen months, a light-use pattern. From March 2023 to March 2024 the car added only 5,322 miles, confirming consistent low annual coverage and no rapid accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. The sparse record gives the buyer little to act on from a fault standpoint, but the two undocumented failures warrant scrutiny of the paperwork and the testing rationale. At this age and mileage, a Honda CR-V of this era is prone to rear subframe corrosion and degraded suspension bushes even where MOT tests record nothing. A buyer should physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis rails, check brake discs for lip wear, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits given the low annual use. Standing periods implied by the low mileage can allow moisture ingress and surface rust on coil springs and brake calipers. The clean 2024 sheet does not exempt the vehicle from these age-related risks. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the car remains the only way to verify the MOT data reflects true condition rather than a lenient test.