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LB03 BHE

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BHE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 143,946 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))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 143,946 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,057 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory mirror deteriorated (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: Engine management warning light on indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view non obligatory mirror deteriorated (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,357 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishg

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis rails are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

outer sill covers fitted

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 20 May 2014 102,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre more wear on inner and outer edges (bald outer edge)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,609 miles

Oil leak

auto transmission pipes heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,609 miles

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

Oil leak

auto transmission pipes heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 85,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,147 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,383 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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LB03 BHE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB03 BHE, 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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LB03 BHE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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