2004 Lexus RX300 3.0L Petrol · RO04 YEC
2004 Lexus RX300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 163,553 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RX300
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO04 YEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 163,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO04 YEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Lexus Rx300 (RO04 YEC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Electronic stability control switch excessively damaged (7.12 (d))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO04 YEC Mileage History
- 21/09/2023160,263 mi
- 18/10/2023160,278 mi+15 mi
- 05/09/2024162,045 mi+1,767 mi
- 16/09/2025163,553 mi+1,508 mi
- 16/09/2025163,553 mi
Average of roughly 1,655 miles per year across 5 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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