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LG53 LSU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,940 mi
Last recorded97,940 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LSU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,940 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,940 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished/cracked.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r inner pad low.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 81,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

both inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

both inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres on the limit

Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres on the limit

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,117 miles

off side rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Fail 24 Feb 2009 55,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 27 Feb 2008 45,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,305 miles

some damage to front number plate,but is secure and legible

Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged on end,but is secure and legible

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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LG53 LSU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LG53 LSU, 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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LG53 LSU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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