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RV53 DXC

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DXC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,390 miles

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise bonnet strut does not hold bonnet up

advise front fog lamps inop

advise o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

advise o/s/r brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,750 miles

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

bonnet strut is not holding the bonnet up

offside mirror glass in deteriorated

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,081 miles

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

bonnet gas strut weak not holding bonnet up

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside mirror glass is deteriorated

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 134,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet gas strut weak not holding bonnet up

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside mirror glass is deteriorated

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet gas strap dose not hold bonnet up

Fail 22 Mar 2022 130,379 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet gas strap dose not hold bonnet up

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,955 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 118,955 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,921 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,151 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 56,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,021 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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RV53 DXC is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV53 DXC, 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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RV53 DXC is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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