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BT03 DHC

2003 Lexus RX300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 DHC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,352 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 160,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 22 May 2023 158,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 157,973 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 152,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 10 May 2022 152,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 19 Apr 2022 151,869 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all steering & suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 141,047 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all steering & suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

inner sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 131,706 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 131,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,125 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,790 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 110,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,819 miles

Nearside Front gearbox mount poor condition

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear wing damaged

both door mirror glasses starting to deteriate

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and perrished

child seat in rear seat belt position

headlamp glasses slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front gearbox mount poor condition

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear wing damaged

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes split and perrished

child seat in rear seat belt position

headlamp glasses slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,367 miles

child seat fitted at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined)

condition of rear pads unknown(limited vision)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2014 102,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted at nearside rear (seat belt unexamined)

condition of rear pads unknown(limited vision)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,990 miles

child seat at nearside rear,seat belt unexamined

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,717 miles

condition of front pads unknown(limited vision)

front tyres worn out on inner 1/8th of tread(235/55/18v)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,684 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,461 miles

a.b.s light came on during roadtest.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 74,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condition of rear pads not known,limited vision

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,752 miles

child seat fitted at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

front discs worn

Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seat fitted at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,731 miles

O/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Rear brake discs heavily corrroded on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 35,064 miles

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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BT03 DHC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT03 DHC, 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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BT03 DHC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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