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OY53 LMU

2003 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LMU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,246 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside/all suspension

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 4 Oct 2021 129,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,866 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear park brake travel to peddle

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear park brake travel to peddle

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 125,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear park brake travel to peddle

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,352 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight cut in tread no cords shown

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,280 miles

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

near side front tyre thin on outside edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,844 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,861 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,643 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 23 Sep 2010 78,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,934 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,203 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,345 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,321 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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OY53 LMU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY53 LMU, 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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OY53 LMU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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