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VO03 RDU

2003 Lexus RX300

Gold Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 RDU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 141,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 130,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 130,947 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,920 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 123,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,496 miles

Exhaust mounting broken - centre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded - both sides

Fail 1 Apr 2017 116,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust mounting broken - centre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension components corroded - both sides

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,715 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,406 miles

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

both front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,224 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011
Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,592 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,985 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 21,404 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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VO03 RDU is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Gold with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VO03 RDU, 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 VO03 RDU registered?

VO03 RDU is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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