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X142 VAR

2000 Lexus RX300

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,286 mi
Last recorded109,286 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus RX30093,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 VAR
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 109,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,833 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage cross member (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,683 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,958 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage crossmember below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage crossmember below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,745 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 102,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,938 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

general underside corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,938 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 91,594 miles

front wipers split

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,900 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,600 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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X142 VAR is a 2000 Lexus RX300 in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 93,973 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 X142 VAR, 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 26 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X142 VAR registered?

X142 VAR is a 2000 Lexus RX300, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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