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LN03 DKJ

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,714 mi
Last recorded130,714 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,714 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,714 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,898 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system slightly rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroding.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush is split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroding.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 104,588 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 99,398 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 99,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 96,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer wall

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,986 miles

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

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

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 2 May 2012 63,701 miles

brakes noisey when applied

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 19 May 2011 57,474 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,835 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,166 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside front headlight washer inop

Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,166 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside front headlight washer inop

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,571 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,090 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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LN03 DKJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 80,217 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 GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LN03 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LN03 DKJ is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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