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LR52 RBO

2003 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 RBO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 100,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,693 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 93,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,017 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both windscreen wiper rubbers split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,327 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,690 miles

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

cuts in off side rear tyre tread

Fail 16 Dec 2009 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

cuts in off side rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 39,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,603 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 26,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,048 miles

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

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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LR52 RBO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR52 RBO, 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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LR52 RBO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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