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LC03 XKG

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,764 mi
Last recorded181,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XKG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 181,764 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes worn and perished

Engine and gear box oil leaks

Front discs corroded and lipped

Rear suspension components corroded

offside front head lamp faded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 173,313 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 11 Jan 2016 173,313 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

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

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

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2014 159,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 159,455 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 142,837 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bushes split.

oil leaks.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,154 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 122,836 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 111,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,715 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 86,715 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,104 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 49,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f caliper is damp

Pass 26 May 2006 32,687 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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LC03 XKG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC03 XKG, 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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LC03 XKG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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