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MF53 LZN

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

189,297 mi
Last recorded189,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LZN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 189,297 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 189,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken and exhaust is hitting subframe

Pass 19 May 2025 179,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlamps hazy

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy *** Strong advise *** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 173,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

various body damage

Fail 3 Jun 2024 173,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

various body damage

Pass 2 Jun 2023 167,248 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorating

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

headlamps hazy

nearside front steering arm inner joint has play

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 30 May 2023 167,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorating

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

headlamps hazy

nearside front steering arm inner joint has play

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 30 May 2022 161,486 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 153,297 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorating

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 150,033 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting

offside front tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

various body damage

Pass 1 May 2019 143,829 miles

Both rear tyres offshape inner edge/ Offside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp hazy

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

various body damage

Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,664 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 132,628 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,234 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,697 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,188 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,967 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 80,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 68,542 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F WHEEL BEARINGS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 3 May 2011 68,542 miles

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F WHEEL BEARINGS.R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Park brake travel becoming excessive.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,858 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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MF53 LZN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MF53 LZN, 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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MF53 LZN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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