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EN53 MZP

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,068 mi
Last recorded86,068 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 MZP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,890 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bump stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing heavily

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 73,564 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,142 miles

Front brake discs wearing low with a lip present on edges

Front brake pad linings getting low

Nearside Front shock absorber showing slight weep of oil smear

Nearside Front wishbone round rubber bush cracking

Offside Front wishbone round rubber bush cracking

Offside Rear child seat base present on seat

battery lose in carrier but secure

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,034 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

n/s/f wing mirror anti glare fluid has leaked into mirror slight distorting view

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 64,030 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

n/s/f wing mirror anti glare fluid has leaked into mirror slight distorting view

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,226 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 61,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,358 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,694 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,410 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 26 Aug 2008 32,173 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 Aug 2007 29,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,720 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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EN53 MZP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN53 MZP, 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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EN53 MZP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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