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LK53 AXX

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 AXX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 115,815 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower movement under load recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower movement under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advisory note some suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,857 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 99,785 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2021 99,781 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2021 97,016 miles

Both rear tyres on legal tread depth

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,890 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,399 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,150 miles

EML on

Fail 29 Dec 2017 89,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 85,850 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,838 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,750 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 76,749 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine managment mil lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,642 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,038 miles

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

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

offside outer cv boot pin holed

Fail 3 Sep 2011 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

offside outer cv boot pin holed

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,767 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,976 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,976 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,743 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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LK53 AXX is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LK53 AXX, 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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What year was LK53 AXX registered?

LK53 AXX is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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