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LN03 FTJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

140,410 mi
Last recorded140,410 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FTJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 140,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills as covered

Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills as covered

Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 121,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge fo tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,724 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,488 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,841 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,147 miles

Front brake pads low.

Handbrake travel high.

O/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush splitting.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/r18 99v o/s/r tyre splits deep enough to reach ply. (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads low.

Handbrake travel high.

O/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush splitting.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,603 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,261 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 FTJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTJ, 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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What year was LN03 FTJ registered?

LN03 FTJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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