2004 Lexus IS300 3.0L Petrol · LL53 AAE
2004 Lexus IS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 198,268 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS300
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL53 AAE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 198,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL53 AAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lexus Is300 (LL53 AAE) between January 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor wiring broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor defective (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LL53 AAE Mileage History
- 12/01/200722,704 mi
- 13/02/200831,046 mi+8,342 mi
- 13/03/200936,159 mi+5,113 mi
- 18/03/200936,166 mi+7 mi
- 07/04/201045,487 mi+9,321 mi
- 04/04/201153,129 mi+7,642 mi
- 16/03/201256,804 mi+3,675 mi
- 26/03/201362,849 mi+6,045 mi
- 27/06/201467,540 mi+4,691 mi
- 25/03/201571,637 mi+4,097 mi
- 04/05/201687,247 mi+15,610 mi
- 05/05/201687,249 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2017103,747 mi+16,498 mi
- 03/05/2018122,911 mi+19,164 mi
- 03/05/2018122,912 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/2019141,747 mi+18,835 mi
- 02/05/2019141,775 mi+28 mi
- 01/05/2020156,343 mi+14,568 mi
- 01/05/2020156,343 mi
- 28/04/2021168,829 mi+12,486 mi
- 30/04/2021168,829 mi
- 28/04/2022173,821 mi+4,992 mi
- 04/05/2022173,823 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2023182,712 mi+8,889 mi
- 05/05/2023182,877 mi+165 mi
- 01/06/2024193,198 mi+10,321 mi
- 03/01/2026198,268 mi+5,070 mi
Average of roughly 9,252 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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