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LX53 USN

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 USN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,485 miles

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

Front both front brake discs corroded

Front both front tyres badly worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from nearside driveshaft oil seal area

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,602 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,627 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wing shields / undertrays insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,545 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,119 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 44,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 34,279 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY MARKED †KEEP CHECK ON N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL †

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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LX53 USN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX53 USN, 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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LX53 USN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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