CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL53 LBN

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 LBN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,415 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 119,122 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 116,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

oil at nearside rear advise closer inspection

vehicle restricted view

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,832 miles

vehicle restricted view

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil at nearside rear advise closer inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2021 110,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,429 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,386 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,629 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,263 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,671 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,516 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,799 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,392 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,864 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 20,864 miles

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

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

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 9 Jan 2007 16,395 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
Full Lexus LS430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL53 LBN is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL53 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL53 LBN?

You can check the full history of LL53 LBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL53 LBN registered?

LL53 LBN is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LL53 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL53 LBN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LL53 LBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL53 LBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.