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2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,359 mi
Last recorded158,359 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 CUK
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 158,359 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bar both chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 158,359 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bar both chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still suported

Pass 30 Aug 2016 125,708 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 125,649 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre worn/bald on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,630 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,255 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,577 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,577 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,271 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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LA03 CUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LA03 CUK, 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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LA03 CUK is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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