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SA03 GRV

2003 Lexus RX300

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,887 mi
Last recorded126,887 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 GRV
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 126,887 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 126,886 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 126,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self leveling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Catalytic converter internals breaking up and rattling

Exhaust mounting defective back box and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,759 miles

Rear exhaust bracket & slight blow

Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust bracket & slight blow

Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,304 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 104,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

two front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,154 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket

Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,109 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,679 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,745 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,740 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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SA03 GRV is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA03 GRV, 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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SA03 GRV is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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