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MM03 VKZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,308 mi
Last recorded119,308 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 VKZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 119,308 miles

Chassis and Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,116 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 102,116 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

corrosion on all front and rear suspension and axle

objects on windscreen

parking brake travel

Fail 16 Dec 2021 92,202 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

corrosion on all front and rear suspension and axle

objects on windscreen

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Dec 2020 87,566 miles

Nearside mirror glass poor

Offside Rear brake back plte missing

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

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

oil leak rear gear box seal

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,907 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

both side front radius arms rear bushes worn

oil leak from front prop shaft oil seal

surface corrosion on rear axle, suspension arms and chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

both side front radius arms rear bushes worn

oil leak from front prop shaft oil seal

surface corrosion on rear axle, suspension arms and chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,546 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s mirror glass slight deteriorated

oil leak 4x4 box

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,457 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken at o/s/r suspesion (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

both mirror glass deteriorated

cannot see inner brake pads

general corrosion

oil leak transfer box

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,129 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)

Oil leak transfer box ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel slightly long (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,908 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

oil on offside steering rack gaiter

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,693 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 35,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,832 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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MM03 VKZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black 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 MM03 VKZ, 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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MM03 VKZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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