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SV05 KHD

2005 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,383 mi
Last recorded110,383 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 KHD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2026 110,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 103,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Generally corroson on the floor structure

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear brake caliper slides worn resulting in movement

general corrosion on floor

various front and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Aug 2022 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear calipers slides worn resulting in movement

general corrosion on floor

various front and rear steering and suspension components heavily corroded but not holed

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of floor corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and rear sub-frames corroded

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on underside

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe uncoated ends at rear

Fail 26 Aug 2020 78,722 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front and rear sub-frames corroded

engine cover fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on underside

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipe uncoated ends at rear

Pass 4 May 2019 75,251 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread area

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres starting to wear abnormally

parking brake application very uneven

several areas of corrosion on underside and rear suspension subframes and components

Pass 9 May 2018 73,043 miles

both front tyres abnormally worn on outer edges

both rear tyres perished and splitting

front lower wish bone rear mounting splitting away and perished

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components/subframes

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,669 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,969 miles

both front tyres have abnormal wear on outer edges

engine has an oil leak

exhaust front hanger broken

front brake pads appear worn/low

front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,969 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres have abnormal wear on outer edges

engine has an oil leak

exhaust front hanger broken

front brake pads appear worn/low

front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split away

offside rear brake disc corroded

parking brake application uneven

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2015 60,763 miles

Ball joints weaping grease but gaitors ok, both rear bushes also perrished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads worn

NSR brake pipe slight corrosion.

OSR wheel sticking slightly.

Slight weap from steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 60,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joints weaping grease but gaitors ok, both rear bushes also perrished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads worn

NSR brake pipe slight corrosion.

OSR wheel sticking slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight weap from steering rack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 57,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracked perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both osf and nsf lower ball joints sweating grease from dust seal

Pass 14 May 2012 49,171 miles

bind o/s rear brake

front tyres worn on edges

travel h/brake

Pass 14 May 2011 45,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 39,500 miles

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

parking brake has travel

Fail 15 May 2010 39,498 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has travel

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,308 miles

exhaust corroded/corroding

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edge and has cuts on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn/wearing on edge and perished in tread area

offside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished/worn/wearing on outer edge and has nail in tread area

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,616 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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SV05 KHD is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SV05 KHD, 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.

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SV05 KHD is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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