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DU53 LLA

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LLA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 162,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 162,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 161,878 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 12 Apr 2018 161,134 miles

Engine oil leak

General corrosion all under body

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front and rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear and offside jacking points bent / squashed but still serviceable

Rear diff oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column area (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 161,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas tank (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

General corrosion all under body

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front and rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear and offside jacking points bent / squashed but still serviceable

Rear diff oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column area (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 158,538 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 147,262 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear exhaust mount corroded off

Pass 21 Jan 2015 136,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 78,561 miles

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

advise travel h/brake

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 73,755 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,307 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)

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 LLA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU53 LLA, 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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DU53 LLA is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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