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2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,091 mi
Last recorded133,091 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OTP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,048 miles

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

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

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

power steering system has a minor leak

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

power steering system has a minor leak

Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 123,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 123,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive MAYBE POWER STEERING,, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,592 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 112,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,475 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,475 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,947 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component SLIGHT (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,273 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,908 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 61,908 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

FRONT INNER PADS NOT VISABLE

REAR PADS NOT VISABLE

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,869 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall,and worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2008 47,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,562 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,543 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 OTP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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