2005 Lexus RX300 3.0L Petrol · P2 RLH
2005 Lexus RX300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,728 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RX300
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P2 RLH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 159,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P2 RLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Rx300 (P2 RLH) between February 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed will not fast idle at one speed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
P2 RLH Mileage History
- 25/02/200859,746 mi
- 20/02/200963,737 mi+3,991 mi
- 19/02/201068,226 mi+4,489 mi
- 26/04/201069,161 mi+935 mi
- 12/04/201176,078 mi+6,917 mi
- 14/04/201176,078 mi
- 29/03/201284,122 mi+8,044 mi
- 04/04/201389,607 mi+5,485 mi
- 03/04/201496,331 mi+6,724 mi
- 01/04/2015104,694 mi+8,363 mi
- 29/03/2016112,265 mi+7,571 mi
- 27/03/2017119,799 mi+7,534 mi
- 29/03/2018126,986 mi+7,187 mi
- 29/03/2019131,802 mi+4,816 mi
- 28/09/2020138,692 mi+6,890 mi
- 01/10/2021141,045 mi+2,353 mi
- 30/09/2022146,035 mi+4,990 mi
- 23/10/2023149,237 mi+3,202 mi
- 01/10/2024152,801 mi+3,564 mi
- 29/09/2025156,196 mi+3,395 mi
- 21/10/2025156,413 mi+217 mi
- 22/10/2025156,413 mi
- 30/09/2026159,728 mi+3,315 mi
- 30/09/2026159,728 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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