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EJ53 OVY

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,181 mi
Last recorded29,181 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OVY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 29,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise on corrosion to all brake flexible hose ferrules. front and rear.

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 27,904 miles

advise on condition of both headlamp lenses.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 27,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise on park brake pedal travel.

advise on condition of both headlamp lenses.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 27,408 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 25,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 25,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,547 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,859 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 23,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,004 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,146 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,485 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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EJ53 OVY is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EJ53 OVY, 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 EJ53 OVY registered?

EJ53 OVY is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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