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AY03 XAN

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XAN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 158,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 158,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 155,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s+o/s rear outer sills covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 152,999 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 152,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2023 151,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 146,427 miles

Front heat shield loose

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 139,065 miles

Front heat shield inecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,027 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2019 126,520 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2018 119,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 114,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 108,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 93,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 74,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,346 miles

Cuts to sidewall and tread area of NSR tyre.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 50,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake needs adjusting

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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AY03 XAN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AY03 XAN, 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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AY03 XAN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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