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LR53 VTV

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,830 mi
Last recorded147,830 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VTV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,191 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 127,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,105 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 9 Mar 2012 82,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,412 miles

frt pads low,o/s/r disc corroding,o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,230 miles

nails in n/s rear tyre

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 VTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

LR53 VTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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