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R17 MLP

2005 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,381 mi
Last recorded88,381 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MLP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 88,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,524 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes x 3 ()

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,549 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,546 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,623 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure hose onto pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,789 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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R17 MLP is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 R17 MLP, 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 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R17 MLP registered?

R17 MLP is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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