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RJ53 TXZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,561 mi
Last recorded101,561 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TXZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,561 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,514 miles

EZHAUST CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,518 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipes ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,882 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,232 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre,cracking.

Offside Front Tyre,cracking.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre cut from side wall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear nail

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,447 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 80,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,853 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,224 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,224 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,194 miles

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

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

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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RJ53 TXZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ53 TXZ, 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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What year was RJ53 TXZ registered?

RJ53 TXZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RJ53 TXZ safe to buy?

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