2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · RY53 VNX
2003 Honda CR-V (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 124,098 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CR-V
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY53 VNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 124,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY53 VNX 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 (RY53 VNX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken off (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner”.
RY53 VNX Mileage History
- 12/07/2024106,726 mi
- 04/07/2025116,961 mi+10,235 mi
- 18/07/2025116,966 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2026124,098 mi+7,132 mi
- 08/07/2026124,098 mi
Average of roughly 8,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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