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LM53 GXL

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GXL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,737 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges .

front lower suspension arms bushes starting to crack .

Fail 26 Aug 2014 80,331 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges .

front lower suspension arms bushes starting to crack .

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front L.T.C.A .rear mountings bushes worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges .

seepage from rack and pinon .

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,399 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,010 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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LM53 GXL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM53 GXL, 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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LM53 GXL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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