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RV53 DVM

2003 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,477 mi
Last recorded162,477 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus GS30080,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DVM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,477 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 156,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 152,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,377 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 142,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 135,088 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 135,088 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 131,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,424 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

eml on

parking brake has slight reserve travel

rear brake pads wearing low

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,694 miles

Engine management light on

Grease around both sides front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers but not visibly damaged

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight play in hub/suspension assembly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,416 miles

brake fluid level low

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

headlight lenses deteriorated

long travel on parking brake

rear brake pads worn low unable to fully inspect

slight play in offside rear hub assembly

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center heat shield clip rusty

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,727 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,000 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKES STARTING TO BIND

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON EDGES

WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,563 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,596 miles

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

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,044 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,130 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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RV53 DVM is a 2003 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 80,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV53 DVM is a 2003 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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