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GL54 XRK

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,656 mi
Last recorded178,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XRK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 178,656 miles

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 178,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 172,688 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded. Outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting, corrosion on back end of near sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 167,423 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded. Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 162,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,686 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 152,679 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 148,723 miles

chip in screen

Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,252 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2019 142,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,049 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 121,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 113,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,783 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 98,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (tread not cut as deep)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 91,394 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,945 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,643 miles

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

front brakes pads and discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,303 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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GL54 XRK is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 GL54 XRK, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL54 XRK is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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