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RL03 CXR

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 CXR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 125,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 125,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 120,589 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 120,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 115,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside mirror grass blurry

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VXC light on

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,793 miles

Cannot check rear seats and belts (bike in back)

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside front wing mirror blurry

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

VSC light on dash

Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,793 miles

Cannot check rear seats and belts (bike in back)

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside front wing mirror blurry

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

VSC light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,241 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front wing mirror glass blurry

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 106,241 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front wing mirror glass blurry

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on dash

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn SERIOUSLY on edges

Rear park brake only just met requirements 16% (min 16%)

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

Under trays fitted

VSC light on dash

Pass 16 May 2017 96,803 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass slightly blurry

Park brake only reached 19% close to legal requirement (min 16%)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise all brake discs in a worn and poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 72,831 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)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2012 69,133 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall, no chord exposed.

Fail 16 May 2012 69,133 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall, no chord exposed.

Pass 9 May 2011 60,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,933 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 52,933 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 44,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,496 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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RL03 CXR is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL03 CXR, 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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RL03 CXR is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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