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GV55 RBO

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RBO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 101,201 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers Not Parking Automatically at bottom of window screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,940 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2022 85,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly broken on one corner (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake disc scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads slightly wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly broken on one corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,851 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from radiator ()

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,851 miles

Central Front Coolant leak Slight coolant leak from radiator ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,544 miles

o/s/r calliper sticking but passed brake efficiency

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,072 miles

long travel on park brake

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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GV55 RBO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV55 RBO, 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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GV55 RBO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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