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V2 XSS

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 XSS
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,300 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 126,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,153 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 84,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 83,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,099 miles

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,558 miles

NSR tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking and perishing.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

NSR tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking and perishing.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,104 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,625 miles

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

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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V2 XSS is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V2 XSS, 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 V2 XSS registered?

V2 XSS is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is V2 XSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 XSS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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