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DE05 PVT

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Other 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 PVT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,200 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 97,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,764 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing/bald inside edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,226 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 62,095 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 50,156 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,845 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,568 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,821 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,372 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,265 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,084 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight lip on front discs

Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,240 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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DE05 PVT is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 DE05 PVT, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 PVT is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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