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R23 DMW

2008 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus GS30066,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DMW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 115,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 111,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 107,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 97,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 88,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,801 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,372 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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R23 DMW is a 2008 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 66,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R23 DMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 DMW registered?

R23 DMW is a 2008 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is R23 DMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 DMW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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