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WR51 XBW

2001 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,222 mi
Last recorded66,222 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 XBW
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,222 miles

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

Light corrosion to various vehicle underbody components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,866 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 64,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,268 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,628 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mount both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,097 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,393 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,678 miles

both headlamps cloudy beam pattern ok

Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,678 miles

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

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

both headlamps cloudy beam pattern ok

front tyre size different to rear

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,385 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 31,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 16,656 miles

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

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

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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WR51 XBW is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,848 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 WR51 XBW, 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 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WR51 XBW is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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