2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · SN03 GRC

The 2003 Honda CR-V presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 October 2024 at 133,977 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is not an isolated event; it represents a consistent pattern of defect-free testing stretching back to at least October 2022. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order without recurring faults. The mileage accumulation tells a specific story of very light use. Between the October 2022 test at 121,945 miles and the October 2024 test at 133,977 miles, the vehicle covered just 12,032 miles over two years, averaging approximately 6,000 miles annually. This is exceptionally low for a vehicle of its age. The record shows no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps in the MOT entries, with tests conducted annually around the same October window. The two failed tests in 2022 and 2023 both occurred at virtually identical mileages to their subsequent passes, strongly suggesting minor, one-off rectifications rather than underlying mechanical failures. Despite the clean MOT history, the age of this vehicle demands a careful physical inspection. A 23-year-old SUV, regardless of mileage, is susceptible to corrosion on the subframe, sills, and around the rear arch liners. The underbody should be examined thoroughly for structural rust, particularly if the vehicle has spent periods stationary. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing and weeping, as rubber components degrade with time as well as mileage. The braking system, including calipers for signs of binding and the condition of the discs and pads, warrants close attention given the vehicle's low-usage pattern, which can lead to surface corrosion on brake components from prolonged standing.