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LX53 UTP

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 136,386 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts & n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 126,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 124,331 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 120,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,751 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,444 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,047 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 75,644 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,658 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,111 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,025 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 39,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 27,488 miles

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

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

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 UTP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UTP, 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 LX53 UTP registered?

LX53 UTP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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