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T3 RDM

2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,818 mi
Last recorded126,818 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto84,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RDM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 126,818 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

little reserve travel on park brake

surface rust underside

Pass 30 Sep 2024 122,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface rust underside

Pass 26 Sep 2023 120,211 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,519 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,700 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,420 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,205 miles

number plates changed for test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,161 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 84,161 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,614 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 73,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,983 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside front wiper blade split on end

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 44,888 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300 SE Auto?

Based on 3,652 MOT tests across 449 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
7,016
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
449
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 122
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 95
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39
position lamp(s) not working 35
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T3 RDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 84,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T3 RDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T3 RDM registered?

T3 RDM is a 2001 Lexus RX300 SE Auto, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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