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LR53 FUV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 FUV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,640 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,804 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,764 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,764 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 58,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,615 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,571 miles

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

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,513 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,937 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,681 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,787 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 13,789 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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LR53 FUV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR53 FUV, 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 LR53 FUV registered?

LR53 FUV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 FUV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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