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LT53 MGV

2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,061 mi
Last recorded140,061 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto82,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MGV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 Se-l Auto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 140,061 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,520 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 137,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,383 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 136,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,729 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 23 Feb 2017 124,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

eml on

power steering pump noisey

wipers split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,886 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,858 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,370 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,917 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,941 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,326 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 72,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,122 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,547 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto?

Based on 2,371 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,003
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
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LT53 MGV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 82,381 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 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT53 MGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT53 MGV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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