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AD53 LHH

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

187,096 mi
Last recorded187,096 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LHH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 187,096 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 183,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 180,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 176,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 171,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 171,513 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OUTER SILL / FLOOR AREA (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 164,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 161,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 140,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 133,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,954 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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AD53 LHH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,529 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 LHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 LHH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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