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GU05 LDL

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,475 mi
Last recorded136,475 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LDL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,475 miles

Front exhaust heat shield poorly secured

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear - all components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 135,985 miles

Central Front heat shield at Y section of exhaust loose

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle and frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount between gearbox and subframe n/s/f (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded main filler pipe and breather corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner cills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 135,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,609 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 129,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,897 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust front heat shield loose

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 124,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,446 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,954 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,714 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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GU05 LDL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GU05 LDL, 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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GU05 LDL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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