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DP03 RUD

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,260 mi
Last recorded165,260 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP03 RUD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 165,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

various areas of corrosion including suspension

Fail 9 Mar 2022 165,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

various areas of corrosion including suspension

Pass 3 Feb 2021 160,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 159,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 155,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 151,670 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight product on both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 151,669 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both fronts working incorrectly( led bulb fitted) (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight product on both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2018 148,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 131,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 126,009 miles

advise strong number plates fitted on top of others front and rear !!

offside rear brake pad wearing thin

plastic under trays fitted front-rear of car making inspection hard

rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,748 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 111,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 64,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,069 miles

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

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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DP03 RUD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DP03 RUD, 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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DP03 RUD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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