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2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SEO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,388 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Disks Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,116 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,103 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,608 miles

Anti-role bar "D" bushes deteriorated

Brakes worn

Engine mount deteriorated

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel filer neck corroded

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

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

Nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Oil leak front and rear diffs

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake travel needs adjustment

Rear sub-frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,355 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel filer neck corroded

Inner sills corroded

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

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

Nearside front engine mount badly corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Rear sub-frame corroded

Water in offside rear light cluster

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,575 miles

Battery insecure

Front sub-frame corroded

Inner sills corroded

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

Nearside and offside front tyre side walls deteriorated / damaged

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

Offside front head lamp deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 97,957 miles

Battery insecure

Front and rear sub frames corroded

Inner sills corroded

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

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,630 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 95,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,789 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside and offside front lower arm bush's deteriorated

Offside rear brake pitted

Rear brake binding

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,390 miles

Inner sills and fuel filler neck corroded

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Rear discs corroded and nearside brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,045 miles

Engine has small oil leak

Nearside and offside rear anti-role bar bushs

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,344 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,344 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,976 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 57,850 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS CORRODED

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,964 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 SEO is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SEO, 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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L300 SEO is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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