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Y999 RUM

2003 Lexus RX300

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,161 mi
Last recorded85,161 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Lexus RX30081,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 RUM
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 85,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,267 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,176 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 65,175 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 62,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,107 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,241 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,694 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,748 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,239 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,239 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,651 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,816 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,857 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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Y999 RUM is a 2003 Lexus RX300 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y999 RUM, 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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Y999 RUM is a 2003 Lexus RX300, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for Y999 RUM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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