2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · OV03 VVL
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2003. Recorded mileage 182,133 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV03 VVL Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 182,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 VVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Cr-V (OV03 VVL) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
OV03 VVL Mileage History
- 15/05/200626,384 mi
- 03/05/200737,367 mi+10,983 mi
- 07/05/200846,917 mi+9,550 mi
- 07/05/200846,917 mi
- 08/05/200956,595 mi+9,678 mi
- 08/05/200956,595 mi
- 04/05/201066,061 mi+9,466 mi
- 20/04/201173,608 mi+7,547 mi
- 03/05/201281,600 mi+7,992 mi
- 09/05/201388,721 mi+7,121 mi
- 09/05/201388,721 mi
- 01/05/201496,646 mi+7,925 mi
- 01/05/201496,650 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2015105,635 mi+8,985 mi
- 30/04/2015105,635 mi
- 09/05/2016113,847 mi+8,212 mi
- 09/05/2016113,847 mi
- 11/05/2017121,507 mi+7,660 mi
- 11/05/2017121,507 mi
- 10/05/2018128,852 mi+7,345 mi
- 10/05/2018128,852 mi
- 16/04/2019135,963 mi+7,111 mi
- 16/04/2019135,964 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/2020149,878 mi+13,914 mi
- 15/11/2021158,187 mi+8,309 mi
- 01/11/2022164,686 mi+6,499 mi
- 01/11/2022164,686 mi
- 15/11/2023171,921 mi+7,235 mi
- 18/11/2024177,817 mi+5,896 mi
- 18/11/2024177,817 mi
- 06/11/2025182,133 mi+4,316 mi
Average of roughly 7,995 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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