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GV53 PKX

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,958 mi
Last recorded140,958 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PKX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 140,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 138,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 135,357 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,498 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,632 miles

corrosion to rear suspension componets

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,632 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension componets

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 94,883 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2016 86,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge

parking brake travel very close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,245 miles

Front tyres wearing thin both edges

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

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency just met

Fail 13 Oct 2015 79,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front tyres wearing thin both edges

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

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight brake bind near side rear

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,252 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,477 miles

Both front brake disc's lipped

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,350 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 53,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,124 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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GV53 PKX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV53 PKX, 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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GV53 PKX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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