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LN03 DWE

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 DWE
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,186 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass deteriorated ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated, a view to the rear can still be seen. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 135,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass deteriorated ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated, a view to the rear can still be seen. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 126,418 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,198 miles

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

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 114,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,047 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 80,779 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2020 80,660 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on rear axle (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 49,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,959 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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LN03 DWE is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN03 DWE, 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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LN03 DWE is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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