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LT05 NPN

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 NPN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 121,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,247 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,445 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,890 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,777 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 66,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,648 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)

parking break needs slight adjustment (foot pedal)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

parking break needs slight adjustment (foot pedal)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,357 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,357 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LT05 NPN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 NPN, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT05 NPN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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