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GK53 VBA

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,949 mi
Last recorded20,949 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 VBA
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 20,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 18,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2021 17,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2018 17,850 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 17,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 16,993 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,706 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,853 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,256 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jun 2010 14,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,218 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,888 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 VBA is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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