2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · LF03 ATZ

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness standard following the 7 April 2026 MOT at 99,606 miles, where the tester issued a failure with no defects formally recorded. Prior to this, the Honda passed every annual test from 31 March 2025 at 94,355 miles back through 28 March 2022 at 78,849 miles, each with a clean sheet and no advisories. The maintenance trend reads as stable and unremarkable for four consecutive years, then breaks down abruptly at the most recent examination. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 2003 vehicle. The odometer moved from 78,849 miles in March 2022 to 99,606 miles by April 2026, an average of roughly 5,189 miles per year across that span and about 4,331 miles per year over the car's life. The gaps between tests are consistent at near-twelve-month intervals, with no sudden accumulation or missing years. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, showing no advisories on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes across the visible record. A buyer must treat the April 2026 failure as the dominant concern despite the absent defect text. DVSA systems sometimes log a failure without itemised reasons, so a physical inspection should clarify whether the issue lies in exhaust emissions, structural corrosion, or a braking fault. Given the low annual mileage, the CR-V may have stood idle for extended periods, raising the risk of seized calipers, perished rubber components, and underbody rust unseen in the clean history. Previous owners appear to have kept basic statutory testing current and avoided neglected MOTs, yet the latest result demands caution. We recommend a qualified technician confirms the failure cause and inspects chassis integrity, suspension joints, and brake function before any purchase commitment.