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L40 AUB

2003 Honda Hr-v

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda Hr-v66,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 AUB
MakeHonda
ModelHr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 98,055 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded at rear joint

undeside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 94,348 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,951 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between middle middle pipe and back box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers

Pass 13 May 2016 69,476 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,687 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust is corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,735 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,299 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,386 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 22,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,210 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Honda Hr-v?

Based on 453,253 MOT tests across 47,982 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
5,721
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
47,982
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,151
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,863
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,183
Stop lamp not working 5,491
position lamp(s) not working 5,053
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L40 AUB is a 2003 Honda Hr-v in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda Hr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 66,491 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Hr-v fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 AUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Hr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Hr-v is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L40 AUB is a 2003 Honda Hr-v, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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