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GU53 RPO

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 RPO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 102,847 miles

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

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

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,561 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,343 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,685 miles

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,101 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,559 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,977 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,444 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing, but not down to cords yet. strong advise to replace. 235/55 18v

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,444 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing, but not down to cords yet. strong advise to replace. 235/55 18v

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,928 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 44,402 miles

*** STRONG ADVISE *** n/s/f tyre wering hevaly on outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate detereating

Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,113 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN.

FRONT BRAKE READINGS SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE.

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE.

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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GU53 RPO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU53 RPO, 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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GU53 RPO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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