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SV53 GWF

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GWF
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,882 miles

Exhaust repaired

N/s parking brake slight low effort

Rear underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components

Fail 2 Sep 2024 129,882 miles

Exhaust repaired

N/s parking brake slight low effort

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components

Pass 23 Aug 2023 126,988 miles

Central Rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small exhaust blow middle box

Fail 23 Aug 2023 126,988 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear diff oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front exhaust heat shield lose

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small exhaust blow middle box

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,249 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 79,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,783 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Both front anti roll bar ball joint boots split.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,580 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,825 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,764 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,490 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,914 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,151 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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SV53 GWF is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 SV53 GWF, 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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SV53 GWF is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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