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R300 BMD

2003 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,984 mi
Last recorded39,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 BMD
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 39,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 37,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 32,566 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 32,483 miles

Chip to window screen not affecting drivers view

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 32,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip to window screen not affecting drivers view

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,671 miles

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

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

all four brake discs pitted

surface corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 20 Aug 2021 29,671 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all four brake discs pitted

surface corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2019 29,611 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,806 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 27,806 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,609 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split

small chil in zone A of windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 21,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,147 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,246 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,451 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,699 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,921 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 7,596 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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R300 BMD is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R300 BMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R300 BMD registered?

R300 BMD is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is R300 BMD safe to buy?

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