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GK53 SHV

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

184,323 mi
Last recorded184,323 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 184,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 179,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 175,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 171,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 169,500 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 167,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,437 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 154,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 148,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Fail 16 Nov 2015 141,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated [cracked]

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 133,365 miles

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

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 13 Nov 2013 115,409 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 7 Dec 2012 101,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2011 90,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,526 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 55,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,248 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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GK53 SHV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GK53 SHV, 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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GK53 SHV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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