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2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Lpg 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,510 mi
Last recorded148,510 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NPG
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake at 16%

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 148,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 136,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 129,476 miles

parking brake reserve travel border line

rear brake disc corroded may require replacement unable to test due to suspension faults

Fail 21 Oct 2017 129,442 miles

Brake performance not tested see suspension faults (3.7.A.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint not tested due to suspension faults (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link rod broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective link rod broken (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower locking ring loose (pinch bolts might be loose unable to test ) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure lower locking ring loose (pinch bolts may be loose unable to test ) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower pinch bolts loose (lower locking ring may be loose) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure lower locking ring loose (pinch bolts may be loose unable to test ) (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake disc corroded may require replacement unable to test due to suspension faults

Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,387 miles

hand brake travel close to max

Pass 26 Oct 2015 113,821 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,014 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,558 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,382 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer tread edge

o/s/f tyre bald outer tread edge

rear discs scored

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,242 miles

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

n/s wiper split at end

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,804 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,235 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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NL53 NPG is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL53 NPG, 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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NL53 NPG is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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