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NT53 DVM

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DVM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,853 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,513 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,860 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,027 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,768 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,768 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,676 miles

Bonnet stay weak (Bonnet drops down on its own !).

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,676 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay weak (Bonnet drops down on its own !).

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,499 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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NT53 DVM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NT53 DVM, 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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NT53 DVM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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