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N5 PKJ

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,336 mi
Last recorded154,336 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 PKJ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 154,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 152,791 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear subframe bushes perished on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded

o/s and n/s rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 148,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear subframe bushes perished on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded

o/s and n/s rear brake disc back plates heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,422 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light pattern fading both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damp in the lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 147,422 miles

Emissions not tested obviously over limits (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light pattern fading both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damp in the lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 146,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at heat shields loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces of discs worn and backing plates very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides to outer sills and rear bushes casing rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 145,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear rear differential bush worn on N/S not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 139,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 131,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 122,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,326 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,295 miles

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,141 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 104,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,616 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 97,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,082 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,524 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,321 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit ( both front tyres wearing on inside edge)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,782 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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N5 PKJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N5 PKJ, 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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N5 PKJ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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