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AU53 ORL

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,796 mi
Last recorded68,796 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ORL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 68,796 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 68,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 62,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,442 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,099 miles

Crack in windscreen more than 40 mm but not effecting view of the road

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,359 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

backing coming away from rear number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AU53 ORL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU53 ORL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ORL registered?

AU53 ORL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is AU53 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ORL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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