2003 Honda CR-V 2.0L Petrol · SV03 AAM

A commendable pattern of roadworthiness defines this 2003 Honda CR-V, with every recorded MOT test since 2023 returning a pass and absolutely no advisories or failure items logged across any of the inspections. The most recent assessment on 15 December 2025 confirmed a clean bill of health, mirroring the identical outcome recorded twelve months earlier. Notably, the history contains two failed entries dated 9 December 2024 and 17 November 2023, but both failures were logged without any defects being recorded, which strongly suggests they were administrative retests following minor category items rectified between the failure and the same-day pass. The overall trajectory is therefore one of consistent mechanical integrity rather than any progressive deterioration. Against an age of approximately twenty-three years, the recorded 94,630 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of around 4,114 miles, a notably modest figure that places this CR-V firmly in low-mileage territory for its generation. Such restrained usage typically results in less wear on major drivetrain and powertrain components, though it can also allow for the drying and hardening of rubber elements such as suspension bushes, gaiters, and drive shaft seals that normally benefit from regular movement. The testing record shows annual entries from 2023 onwards, indicating the vehicle has remained in active use and has not been subjected to any extended off-road lay-up that could have allowed corrosion to progress unchecked on the underbody. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means attention should focus on age-related degradation that MOT testing may not fully capture. On a test drive, pay close attention to the rear suspension, particularly the compliance bushes and trailing arm linkages, as these are known wear points on third-generation CR-Vs; listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces and feel for any vagueness in rear wheel location over bumps. Inspect the front suspension components, including the lower ball joints, anti-roll bar drop links, and front wishbone rear bushes, which can perish or split with age and low-mileage storage. Brake feel should also be evaluated carefully, as the 2023 build year means the system has had over two decades for seals and flex hoses to harden. Check for a firm pedal without excessive travel, listen for binding calipers that may cause a pulling sensation under gentle braking, and inspect the discs and pads directly for lipping or corrosion scoring, particularly if the vehicle has seen periods of light use. Finally, examine the underbody thoroughly for surface corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs, and verify that the rear differential and driveshaft boots are free from oil misting or perished rubber, as these components can suffer from seal degradation on a low-mileage example of this age.