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LX55 SXP

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 SXP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 147,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 147,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 145,421 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 144,431 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 106,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,141 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,545 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,334 miles

nearside front tyre wearing very low on outer edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,526 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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LX55 SXP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 LX55 SXP, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 SXP registered?

LX55 SXP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is LX55 SXP safe to buy?

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