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OX03 YLC

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,918 mi
Last recorded168,918 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX03 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 168,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 163,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 159,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 149,457 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,752 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 139,734 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 132,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,660 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,005 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,663 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,568 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect N/S/R & O/S/R seat belts - child seat fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,344 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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OX03 YLC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OX03 YLC, 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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OX03 YLC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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