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SD53 MWP

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 MWP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 102,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 100,259 miles

bonnet strut weak

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

slight sweat at power steering pipe (bank 1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,996 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,816 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear discs peeling + corroded

rear pads wearing thin

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,832 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Sep 2007 58,319 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,724 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SD53 MWP is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD53 MWP, 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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What year was SD53 MWP registered?

SD53 MWP is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SD53 MWP safe to buy?

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