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DX53 TWE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 TWE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,206 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,185 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,010 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 101,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some fluctuation in both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The ends of both front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (where the plastic sheath finishes.) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The rear underside of the vehicle is heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end of the pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,777 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The end section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,311 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,060 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,547 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,191 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,916 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,913 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,723 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,466 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,959 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,421 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs rusty on inside edges

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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DX53 TWE 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 94.7%.

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 DX53 TWE, 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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DX53 TWE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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