CarVerify

Free Car Check

WM53 RVN

2003 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RVN
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 104,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arms upper and lower surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,721 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,669 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front number plate damage but not misread

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/anti roll bar )

Fail 21 Jul 2024 101,657 miles

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front number plate damage but not misread

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/anti roll bar )

Pass 24 Jul 2023 101,100 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 100,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 100,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 99,823 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both door mirror glasses discoloured

both headlamps opaque

both rear shocker dust covers damaged/split

slight oil leak from transferbox/prop seal area

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both door mirror glasses discoloured

both headlamps opaque

both rear shocker dust covers damaged/split

slight oil leak from transferbox/prop seal area

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,527 miles

Front brake discs wear/corrosion to inner faces

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,552 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

child seat fitted at o/s rear ,seat belt not checked fully

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,045 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished inbetween treads.

o/s/r tyre perished inbetween treads.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,176 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 52,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 52,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,269 miles

front brake pads apx 65-70% worn

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
Full Lexus RX300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WM53 RVN is a 2003 Lexus RX300 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 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 WM53 RVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM53 RVN?

You can check the full history of WM53 RVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM53 RVN registered?

WM53 RVN is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WM53 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 RVN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM53 RVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WM53 RVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.