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DU53 LJE

2003 Lexus RX300

Beige Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,638 mi
Last recorded171,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LJE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 171,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 171,637 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 137,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,288 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,885 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 59,885 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2009 53,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,864 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,058 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 31 Aug 2006 30,369 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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DU53 LJE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Beige with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU53 LJE, 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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What year was DU53 LJE registered?

DU53 LJE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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