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FL03 XLD

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,028 mi
Last recorded99,028 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 XLD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion in rear of vehicle generally,including braking & suspension components

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,096 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

slight corrosion in offside rear undersill & rear braking,suspension items generally

Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

slight corrosion in offside rear undersill & rear braking,suspension items generally

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,362 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,070 miles

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

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

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

noise from steering/suspension

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,910 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front transverse arm to hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 80,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,019 miles

nearside rear hub lower front/pin bush worn

Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear hub lower front pin/bush worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

binding in nearside rear handbrake requires urgent attention

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 60,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn very low(new tyres recommended)

nearside hand brake requires urgent attenion(binding)

parking brake travel requires attenion

Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,270 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,969 miles

borderline cut/split in nearside front tyre tread & worn low on outer edge stepped tread pattern recommend new tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,254 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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FL03 XLD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL03 XLD, 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 FL03 XLD registered?

FL03 XLD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FL03 XLD safe to buy?

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