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LK53 VTW

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VTW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides os+ns. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2024

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limit

Nearside Rear brake pads worn down to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in treads

excess park brake travel

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

power steering noisy and pump damp with oil

power steering pipe to steering rack damp with oil

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,088 miles

Fuel filler kneck pipe corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,795 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 126,468 miles

metal fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 119,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,016 miles

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

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

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 VTW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

LK53 VTW is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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