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GV03 CEK

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,467 mi
Last recorded139,467 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 CEK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,652 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2025 129,651 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

coolant level low

exhaust system corroding

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 122,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,753 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 21 Feb 2020 112,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 111,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,653 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 103,393 miles

underbody rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,615 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,756 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 82,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,469 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,715 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,867 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,089 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,806 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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GV03 CEK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GV03 CEK, 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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GV03 CEK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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