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LX03 WRD

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 WRD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 94,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 94,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,146 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 89,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 84,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,036 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light is ON.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 69,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has deep (cut no cords or ply exposed time of test)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 62,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,499 miles

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

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

bonnet gas strut weak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,963 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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LX03 WRD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LX03 WRD, 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 LX03 WRD registered?

LX03 WRD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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