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LG05 KVH

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,803 mi
Last recorded159,803 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 KVH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 159,803 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 158,333 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 151,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 148,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 146,572 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 146,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 142,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 140,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,365 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 125,132 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,619 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,160 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,958 miles

The air suspension is lower on the osr than the rest of the vehicle. still operating ok. (just incorrect ride height)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,614 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,572 miles

Automatic transmission oil is leaking (quite badly) from the front differential. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealership.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 64,572 miles

Automatic transmission oil is leaking (quite badly) from the front differential. Recommend repair/replace at authorised dealership.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,044 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,517 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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LG05 KVH is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LG05 KVH, 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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What year was LG05 KVH registered?

LG05 KVH is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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