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L3 RXL

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RXL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 146,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 135,932 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,404 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 126,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,454 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 107,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 55 18 99V Bridgestone RE031 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 55 18 99V Bridgestone RE031 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise outter sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise condition of o/s/f door mirror

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,174 miles

slight play in both rear caliper sliders

Fail 22 Sep 2010 56,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,567 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,742 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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L3 RXL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L3 RXL, 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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L3 RXL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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