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LJ53 TZO

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

245,042 mi
Last recorded245,042 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 TZO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 245,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 240,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 237,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 231,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 226,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 222,841 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 214,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 193,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 182,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf inner wheel rim dished

osr outer sidewall worn badly where tyre pressure has been run low

Fail 6 Jul 2012 182,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf inner wheel rim dished

osr outer sidewall worn badly where tyre pressure has been run low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 161,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate has water damage

Fail 1 Aug 2011 161,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate has water damage

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,413 miles

front tyres tread wearing very low on inner edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 147,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

front tyres tread wearing very low on inner edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 128,123 miles

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes slightly perished and worn

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 22 Sep 2008 106,027 miles

front suspension lower arms inner rear bushes slightly perished and worn

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 65,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has nail through tread

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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LJ53 TZO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJ53 TZO, 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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LJ53 TZO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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