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RV53 DXO

2003 Lexus IS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,504 mi
Last recorded94,504 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS30074,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 DXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 94,504 miles

Slight corrosion on sills

Pass 31 Aug 2024 91,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower, outer sill is corroding slightly towards the rear of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower, outer sill is corroding slightly towards the rear of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,768 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,165 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2021 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,715 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Lower Surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,104 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,487 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,026 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,478 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,592 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,592 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,662 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,622 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,880 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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RV53 DXO is a 2003 Lexus IS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 74,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV53 DXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV53 DXO registered?

RV53 DXO is a 2003 Lexus IS300, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is RV53 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 DXO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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