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L9 DSL

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DSL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 73,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2024 69,768 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 66,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,133 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,967 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 59,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,457 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,829 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,641 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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L9 DSL is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L9 DSL, 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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L9 DSL is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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