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KX53 BYT

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

140,766 mi
Last recorded140,766 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 BYT
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 134,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 129,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Deff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 129,795 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Deff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 123,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,625 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 106,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 86,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 62,091 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,227 miles

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

Front tyres edging off

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,668 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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KX53 BYT is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KX53 BYT, 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 KX53 BYT registered?

KX53 BYT is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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