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LJ03 RUU

2003 Lexus IS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

106,046 mi
Last recorded106,046 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 RUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,046 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 102,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,988 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 95,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,018 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,063 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges and surface cuts in sidewalls. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake disc badly pitted on inner face.

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

Some pitting to offside rear brake disc.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,982 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,733 miles

Some pitting to both rear brake discs.

Surface cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,964 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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LJ03 RUU is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 RUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 RUU registered?

LJ03 RUU is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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