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LT53 VCV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VCV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,937 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 125,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,213 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,390 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer secondry tread heavily worn.

offside front tyre inner and outer secondry treads very heavily worn.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,021 miles

battery securing clamp missing and battery insecure although not dangerous

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,735 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,698 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)

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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LT53 VCV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT53 VCV, 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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LT53 VCV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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