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LN53 TNU

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,952 mi
Last recorded121,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 TNU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 121,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 121,198 miles

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

cover sills & under trays fitted restricting testers view!

Fail 18 Jun 2021 121,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cover sills & under trays fitted restricting testers view!

Pass 10 Jul 2020 120,260 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing low also cracking.

corrosion taking place to rear underside to all metals.

front brake pads wearing low.

power steering pipe damp.

slight oil leak.

steering rack damp.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 10 Jul 2020 120,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH rear tyres wearing low also cracking.

corrosion taking place to rear underside to all metals.

front brake pads wearing low.

power steering pipe damp.

slight oil leak.

steering rack damp.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,383 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 116,309 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,173 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,607 miles

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

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

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

rear jacking points damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,592 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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LN53 TNU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LN53 TNU, 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 LN53 TNU registered?

LN53 TNU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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