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N121 DJR

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,552 mi
Last recorded117,552 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 DJR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 117,552 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

light corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 14 Apr 2021 111,557 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,557 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe n/s/f leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe o/s/f leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,567 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,822 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

Pass 23 May 2018 92,321 miles

Exhaust corroded, slight blow in the middle ,

Nearside Rear Rear registration bulb Out

Rear diff, Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2018 92,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play, gaiter split perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust corroded, slight blow in the middle ,

Nearside Rear Rear registration bulb Out

Rear diff, Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 87,328 miles

Differential has slight oil leak

Exhaust slightly blowing from middle box

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 May 2016 78,790 miles

Exhaust slightley blowing from middle box

Nearside front tyre slightley worn on outer edge

Rear differential slightley leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2015 68,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 68,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,125 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,114 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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N121 DJR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N121 DJR, 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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What year was N121 DJR registered?

N121 DJR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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