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DV51 LEX

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,606 mi
Last recorded150,606 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 150,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs backing plate corroded and worn

Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,271 miles

Front slight oil leak engine near front exhaust pipe

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

Rear brake pads and discs wearing thin

under body rear and front sub frame in a dry rusty condition

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,222 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides and warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Front slight oil leak engine near front exhaust pipe

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

Rear brake pads and discs wearing thin

under body rear and front sub frame in a dry rusty condition

Pass 2 Oct 2021 136,096 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 132,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,207 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,654 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and cracking in tread

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,077 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,309 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,606 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2007 38,062 miles

nsf tyre edge worn

Pass 5 May 2006 29,760 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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DV51 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DV51 LEX, 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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DV51 LEX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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