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LK53 NSN

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,070 mi
Last recorded221,070 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 221,070 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

brakes disc faces corroding

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 18%

Pass 2 Jan 2019 215,295 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake disc inner faces corroding

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 17%

Fail 18 Dec 2018 215,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 209,574 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

LPG System poorly fitted

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 204,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's heavily corroded

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush control arm (2.4.G.2)

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 5 Dec 2016 203,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's heavily corroded

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and marked

Offside Rear caliper damp but no leak visable

engine management lamp

offside steering rack gaiter damp

scraping / knocking noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 24 Dec 2015 188,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion o/s/r brake disc

corrosion of o/s/f power steering piper/signs of power steering weeping fluid around pipes

engine management lamp on dash

front number plate damaged

hand brake efficient just met 16%

Pass 27 Dec 2014 174,640 miles

slight exhaust blow front lower joint

vsc and engine manadgement lamp on dash

Fail 19 Dec 2014 174,559 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 174,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 155,061 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 155,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 141,917 miles

battery loose

Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,653 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wear inner edge

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,332 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs pitted inner face

rear pads low

rear reg slight deterioration

vsc and engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 90,073 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,079 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 74,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 54,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NSN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NSN, 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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LK53 NSN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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