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RJ53 TYZ

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,399 mi
Last recorded108,399 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 TYZ
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 108,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general surface corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2026 108,399 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,552 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,493 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 81,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion building on various under body components including steering suspension and fuel filler neck pipes

Fail 11 May 2022 81,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion building on various under body components including steering suspension and fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 21 May 2021 75,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,796 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 70,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perishing cracking

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 65,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Plastic undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,873 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,922 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNREPAIRABLE

SMALL CUT IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER TREAD

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 3 Oct 2015 59,922 miles

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

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNREPAIRABLE

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,197 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,331 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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RJ53 TYZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYZ, 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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RJ53 TYZ is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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