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WK03 LOD

2003 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,830 mi
Last recorded123,830 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 LOD
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 123,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 120,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small corrosion hole in centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 120,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small corrosion hole in centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 118,402 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 118,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixings (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 116,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake travel quite low.

Rear Rear wiper blade perished and not clearing rear screen

Rear suspension components all corroding.

Pass 14 May 2018 115,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 115,105 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement all corners (2.4.D.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/f and also o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,050 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre rubber deteriorated

Parking brake performance only just acceptable

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,482 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate and worn on outer edge

Parking brake long travel

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,767 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sidelight bulb slightly dim

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2016 111,767 miles

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

Nearside rear outer sidelight bulb slightly dim

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,501 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges -235/55/18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,449 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges -235/55/18

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front and rear pads getting very low

unable to check o/s/rear seat belt as baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,059 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front and rear pads getting very low

unable to check o/s/rear seat belt as baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,079 miles

both nearside rear and offside front tyres are slightly deteriorated inbetween threads

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 73,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,401 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,617 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 52,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,901 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc are slightly corroded on the insides and o/s/r outer.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,707 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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WK03 LOD is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WK03 LOD, 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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WK03 LOD is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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