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LX52 OLW

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OLW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 89,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,581 miles

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

all 4 tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,761 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head lights glazed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,052 miles

head lights glazed

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,055 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 49,106 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r tyre presure was low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,672 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,470 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,637 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 28,174 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 18,269 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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LX52 OLW is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LX52 OLW, 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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LX52 OLW is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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