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LC52 HYV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

168,573 mi
Last recorded168,573 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 HYV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 168,573 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear outer lamp unit lens damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 160,504 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet struts are weak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes are perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 154,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted inner brake pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes are perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 154,519 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Bushes Worn and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,897 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER AND LOWER ARM BUSHES, HEAVILY PERISHED AND SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER ARCH. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSR AND OSR END OF SILL. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH REARS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL UPPER AND LOWER ARM BUSHES, HEAVILY PERISHED AND SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 133,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 127,766 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,034 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,562 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,120 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,108 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,952 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,683 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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LC52 HYV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LC52 HYV, 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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LC52 HYV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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