2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · RF53 FJC
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 145,331 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 FJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 145,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF53 FJC Mileage History
- 27/03/2024140,616 mi
- 05/04/2024140,622 mi+6 mi
- 02/04/2025143,417 mi+2,795 mi
- 02/04/2025143,417 mi
- 26/03/2026145,331 mi+1,914 mi
Average of roughly 2,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF53 FJC 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 FJC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 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 (22 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Scilencer pipe corroded away (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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