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LR53 VUH

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,601 mi
Last recorded94,601 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,026 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,974 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 84,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,629 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

cut osf tyre in tread

osf/nsf tyre edges worn raised shoulders

Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,625 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

cut osf tyre in tread

osf/nsf tyre edges worn raised shoulders

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,561 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,203 miles

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

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 VUH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

LR53 VUH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LR53 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 VUH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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