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MD53 YYL

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 YYL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner side wall has slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,675 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 40,919 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight movement in front/rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,893 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight movement in front/rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,573 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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MD53 YYL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MD53 YYL, 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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MD53 YYL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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