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L300 CLH

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,986 mi
Last recorded92,986 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CLH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,986 miles

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

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

under tray is corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,413 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,272 miles

Front front to rear and components corroded and rusty

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 89,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front front to rear and components corroded and rusty

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills /floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension parts inc sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 60-70kfg fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills /floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension parts inc sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,583 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components all rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 80,597 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 80,577 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 73,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Adives condition of both front lower bushes

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,460 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 64,476 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,040 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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L300 CLH 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 72%.

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 L300 CLH, 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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L300 CLH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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