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LG53 LSV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,196 mi
Last recorded131,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LSV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,196 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 131,190 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,167 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,810 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,644 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 85,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing/suspension arm excessively bent/damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 78,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,627 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 72,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre is worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,894 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,022 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 46,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,303 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,767 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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LG53 LSV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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