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NU53 LHV

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,360 mi
Last recorded139,360 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 LHV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,120 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 130,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,838 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 121,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 118,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 113,292 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,572 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 60,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,912 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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NU53 LHV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NU53 LHV, 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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NU53 LHV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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