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RV53 NLO

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,397 mi
Last recorded139,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 NLO
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 139,397 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,337 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF tyre worn on outer.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust brackets corroded.

Slight roughness at NSF wheel, unable to confirm cause.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 127,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 118,292 miles

Both parking brake cables seizing

NSF headlamp lens discoloured

Fail 12 Jul 2013 118,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both parking brake cables seizing

NSF headlamp lens discoloured

Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 105,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,097 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 94,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,084 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 NLO is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV53 NLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 NLO registered?

RV53 NLO is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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