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KT53 VBF

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,979 mi
Last recorded131,979 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VBF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,312 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipe ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,762 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 115,482 miles

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))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Pass 31 Jul 2021 105,120 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,204 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,629 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,638 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,172 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,259 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 54,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,400 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,185 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 31,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,791 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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KT53 VBF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KT53 VBF, 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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KT53 VBF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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