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SB51 LYN

2005 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 LYN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,053 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 94,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,678 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,897 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 83,897 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 78,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,514 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,822 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 62,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,867 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,040 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,741 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,810 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)

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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SB51 LYN is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 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 SB51 LYN, 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 21 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 SB51 LYN registered?

SB51 LYN is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SB51 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB51 LYN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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