2003 Lexus IS300 3.0L Petrol · RL03 CYP
2003 Lexus IS300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 119,310 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS300
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL03 CYP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2023
- 119,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL03 CYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Lexus Is300 (RL03 CYP) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RL03 CYP Mileage History
- 02/04/2022114,886 mi
- 24/04/2023119,143 mi+4,257 mi
- 05/05/2023119,310 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 4,061 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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