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RO03 GDJ

2003 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 GDJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 108,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 108,078 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,991 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,921 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 91,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,945 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front and rear glass laminate starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

condition of tank near side rear

general corrosion starting on all suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,945 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside front and rear glass laminate starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

condition of tank near side rear

general corrosion starting on all suspension parts

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,594 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all flexible brake pipes starting to deteriorate

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general all over suspension corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

general all over suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,718 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,264 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,135 miles

plastic oversills and undertrays restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,786 miles

plastic undertrays restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,530 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,530 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,214 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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RO03 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 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 LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 GDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO03 GDJ is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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