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LB05 TUU

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 TUU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,483 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 63,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 63,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 72,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and rear 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,548 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 60,548 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 58,496 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 55,220 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,214 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,212 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 36,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2012 33,839 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)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,638 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,908 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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LB05 TUU is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LB05 TUU, 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 TUU is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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