2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · RF53 DVT
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 150,726 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 DVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 150,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 DVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Cr-V (RF53 DVT) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF53 DVT Mileage History
- 27/10/2023131,294 mi
- 15/10/2024140,405 mi+9,111 mi
- 15/10/2024140,405 mi
- 08/10/2025150,724 mi+10,319 mi
- 09/10/2025150,726 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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