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GV03 USF

2003 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

146,983 mi
Last recorded146,983 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 USF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 146,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 145,363 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 145,363 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,238 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 143,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 137,724 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 137,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 129,939 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 129,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 122,720 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit and 10 years old

Pass 27 May 2020 116,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,820 miles

exhaust back box blowing slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,897 miles

Nearside Rear Pads

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 80,073 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 80,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 74,914 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 13 May 2014 74,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 May 2013 69,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,616 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 55,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,702 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 44,702 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 6 May 2008 39,046 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,046 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 31,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,328 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 USF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 USF, 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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What year was GV03 USF registered?

GV03 USF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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