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NL53 NTV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NTV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 131,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 131,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 113,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 95,257 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 79,980 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 79,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2008 41,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,328 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,814 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 27,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

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 NTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NL53 NTV, 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 NL53 NTV registered?

NL53 NTV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is NL53 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 NTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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