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LG53 NVC

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

203,970 mi
Last recorded203,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 203,970 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose at front

Pass 15 Dec 2023 200,111 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 200,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 181,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 172,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle under side is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 172,389 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust blowing slightley

head light lenses faded

oil leaks

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2020 161,258 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2020 160,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input seal on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth low (both) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight grab. (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,010 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,362 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,362 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,277 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 67,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 32,102 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 NVC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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