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LN51 VWL

2002 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VWL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,830 miles

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

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Rear lens crack

Fail 26 Jan 2019 85,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Rear lens crack

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,075 miles

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

Front disc lipped

Front number plate broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front disc lipped

Front number plate broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,925 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,042 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,042 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2013 60,383 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner &outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner &outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,237 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 23,696 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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LN51 VWL is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 88,148 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 LN51 VWL, 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 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN51 VWL registered?

LN51 VWL is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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