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2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

153,118 mi
Last recorded153,118 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NBB
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 153,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 151,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,648 miles

Under tray fitted can’t see much

Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,578 miles

surface corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel filler pipes are corroded

rear of vehicle under body is corroded and rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted and outer sills covered with trims not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel filler pipes are corroded

nearside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

rear exhaust mounting is broken

rear of vehicle under body and rear suspension components have got surface corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 105,266 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel tank filler pipes are corroded

rear exhaust mounting is broken

rear of vehicle underbody and rear suspension components have got surface corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,196 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is bald on the inside and outside edges

rear of vehicle underbody and suspension components have got surface corrosion

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of vehicle underbody and suspension components have got surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 67,511 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,315 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,315 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,737 miles

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)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,851 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 22,940 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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MA53 NBB is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MA53 NBB, 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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MA53 NBB is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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