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R30 LXX

2004 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Lexus RX30081,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 LXX
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,686 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,232 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,047 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 85,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,903 miles

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

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

front suspension arm bushes wearing,

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,835 miles

both front suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,030 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,030 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,516 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,751 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 24,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,148 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on shoulder

Offside front tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 28 Aug 2007 17,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,103 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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R30 LXX is a 2004 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,835 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 R30 LXX, 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 22 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R30 LXX is a 2004 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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