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DA03 HTV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,326 mi
Last recorded138,326 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HTV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 138,326 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,635 miles

EML light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack and steering pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,734 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 118,733 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 112,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 112,258 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,028 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,028 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 76,413 miles

both number plate spacing on limit

parking brake travel requires attention soon

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,996 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,244 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 47,220 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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DA03 HTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DA03 HTV, 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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DA03 HTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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