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MT53 OTL

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,881 mi
Last recorded149,881 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OTL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,881 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corrosion

Rear brake back plates corroded and incomplete

Rear brake discs faces corrosion and scored

Rear headlamp level sensor linkage modified

centre exhaust silencer rear most mounting bracket corroded and broken

engine damp in oil

Fail 29 Apr 2019 149,881 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corrosion

Rear brake back plates corroded and incomplete

Rear brake discs faces corrosion and scored

Rear headlamp level sensor linkage modified

automatic transmission cooler pipes corroded and leaking

centre exhaust silencer rear most mounting bracket corroded and broken

engine damp in oil

Pass 9 May 2018 143,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,534 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,532 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2013 95,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,473 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,376 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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MT53 OTL is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MT53 OTL, 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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MT53 OTL is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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