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L55 HLY

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,402 mi
Last recorded76,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 HLY
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 76,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,345 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,956 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,098 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,521 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,712 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,657 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,657 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,951 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,314 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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L55 HLY is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L55 HLY, 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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What year was L55 HLY registered?

L55 HLY is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is L55 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 HLY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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