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LR53 TZZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TZZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 181,279 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills show corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 169,845 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour Both sides. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 159,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle underside corroded to various areas

Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,061 miles

Front brake pads on limit 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage tyre tread close to legal limit 2mm

Offside Rear tyre near limit 2mm

Rear subframe rusting and corroded

both rear inner sills corroding

engine light on

front discs scored

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,592 miles

General underbody corrosion to the rear end of the vehicle

Nearside front headlamp has been repaired but secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 141,552 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

General underbody corrosion to the rear end of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front headlamp has been repaired but secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 117,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 117,255 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 111,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 105,833 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 94,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,513 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,084 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 TZZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TZZ, 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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LR53 TZZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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