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LB05 NHZ

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NHZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,085 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,162 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,507 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,660 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 83,660 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,548 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,809 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,597 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,914 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,948 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,801 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge + light serface cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,585 miles

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

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

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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LB05 NHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB05 NHZ, 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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LB05 NHZ is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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