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2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VPN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,281 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 77,281 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,492 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 67,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitted and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,636 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 44,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,196 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,617 miles

Engine warning lamp remains on

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

Slight cracking to the nearside front tyre

VSC warning lamp remains on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,920 miles

Slight cracking to the offside rear and nearside front tyres

Slight inner wall damage to the offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 22,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,662 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,978 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 VPN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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