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LS53 LVH

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 LVH
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,780 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,775 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 90,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 87,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 87,201 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,234 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,384 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 77,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 68,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 68,664 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre outter side wall damage

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,901 miles

cut in nearside tyre outer wall.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,192 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,707 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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LS53 LVH is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS53 LVH, 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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LS53 LVH is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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