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LM03 CUH

2003 Lexus IS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 CUH
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,128 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on shoulders,recommend tyre change

Fail 25 May 2013 79,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 May 2013 79,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,094 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 71,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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 27 May 2011 60,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,343 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 57,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 51,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,642 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,220 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,532 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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LM03 CUH is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 CUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM03 CUH registered?

LM03 CUH is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LM03 CUH safe to buy?

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