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RL03 DBV

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 128,008 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing felt slightly bouncy on brake test (road test) advise further investigation air suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,187 miles

Covers fitted under the car

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,106 miles

Bonnet stay failed i.e..shock

Covering above & below vehicle hinders view to some testable items

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear mounts have deteriorated, split & weakened

Rear seat & belts not accessable

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSF tyre worn on outer.

NSR tyre worn on outer.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,346 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

both rear sills slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,234 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plwte deteriorating!

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,973 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,973 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,659 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges (have been rotated)

strong advise rear no plate has water ingress

Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,114 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 DBV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RL03 DBV, 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 DBV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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