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GR03 HYF

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,887 mi
Last recorded98,887 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 HYF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 98,874 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 172,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 172,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 171,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 171,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 169,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 169,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 166,097 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 166,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 163,308 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 163,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 162,138 miles

Offside Rear shocker gaiter split slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (and worn on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 162,123 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (and worn on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear strut gaiters split

Pass 8 Aug 2019 157,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear strut gaiter split

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear strut gaiter split

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 157,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear strut gaiter split

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear strut gaiter split

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,758 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear strut gaiter split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play gaiter small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,588 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 149,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 145,613 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 141,917 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 135,693 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 130,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 130,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 108,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 94,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 78,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,064 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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GR03 HYF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GR03 HYF, 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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GR03 HYF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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