2003 Honda CR-V · 17,893 MOT tests
2003 Honda CR-V reliability
2003 Honda CR-Vs fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 CR-V years (17,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- 50.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda CR-Vs: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 132,820
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,893
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- 2004 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 12.5% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Honda CR-V
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28%
- Suspension22.9%
- Brakes14.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Tyres6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.68%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 7.12%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 7.02%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 6.02%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.09%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.17%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.79%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (10.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.29%)
Other years
Every Honda CR-V year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Honda CR-V reliable?
2003 Honda CR-Vs fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 CR-V years (17,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Honda CR-V MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.68% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (7.12% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (7.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Honda CR-V have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Honda CR-V shows 132,820 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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