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LD03 XDV

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,387 mi
Last recorded165,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 XDV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 165,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 165,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 147,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

heavy oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 147,005 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

heavy oil leak

Pass 11 May 2020 131,320 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 131,320 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 126,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,541 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

oil leek

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,952 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres sidewall damage

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,949 miles

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

front tyres sidewall damage

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,315 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,918 miles

rear brakes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,918 miles

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

rear brakes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,269 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2010 73,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,532 miles

both front tyres badly worn inside edges very close to limits

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,666 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,061 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,462 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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LD03 XDV is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 80,217 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD03 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD03 XDV is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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