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MV53 ZSZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 ZSZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,785 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

headlamp beam patterns weak

suspension bushes worn and perished

various under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,423 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

suspension bushes worn and perished

various under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,842 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

suspension bushes worn and perished

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2023 85,489 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake discs slightly pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

various under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 85,489 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

brake discs slightly pitted

headlamp beam patterns weak

suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

various under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,773 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres worn on edges

fuel filler pipe corroded

headlamp beam patterns weak

oil on minimum

suspension bushes slightly worn

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,474 miles

All brake discs pitted

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

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

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

Various under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,598 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,841 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 68,056 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split and cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery loose in carrier

Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,405 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split and cracked (2.4.G.2)

battery loose in carrier

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,901 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,218 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,458 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,rear pads wearing low.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,122 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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MV53 ZSZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV53 ZSZ, 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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MV53 ZSZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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