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RX06 XVL

2006 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,435 mi
Last recorded163,435 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus RX30074,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XVL
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 163,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 163,435 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self leveling headlight sensor broken - headlight self-leveling inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is perishing slightly.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 147,982 miles

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

Central Rear Unable to test seatbelt due to dog mat installed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 147,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Unable to test seatbelt due to dog mat installed

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal mounting bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 113,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusty scabbing, unprotected section immediately before the flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusty scabbing, unprotected section immediately before the flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,241 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,509 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside park brake appears to lock out prematurely

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,904 miles

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on outside edge.

offside front tyre has perished.

offside front tyre valve has perished.

offside rear tyre has worn on outside edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,904 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has worn bald on outside edge.

offside front tyre has perished.

offside front tyre valve has perished.

offside rear tyre has worn on outside edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,718 miles

Nsr brake disc is very corroded.

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,823 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,548 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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RX06 XVL is a 2006 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 74,652 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 RX06 XVL, 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 20 years old, this Lexus RX300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX06 XVL is a 2006 Lexus RX300, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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