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LN53 TOJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 67,409 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,957 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s&o/s rear sells and around subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 66,957 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow Booth side head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s&o/s rear sells and around subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,494 miles

Bonnet strut not holding bonnet lid in open position.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,493 miles

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

Bonnet strut not holding bonnet lid in open position.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 65,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 65,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Wing mirror. (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,535 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose sunvisor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 63,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose sunvisor (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,501 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,501 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,270 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 60,270 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/18 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres badly cracking on sidewalls but no (cords showing) at time of test 235/55/18

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,975 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread 235/55/18

offside front tyre cracking and wearing low on tread 235/55/18

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,456 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,456 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,467 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,751 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 TOJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN53 TOJ, 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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LN53 TOJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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