2003 Lexus RX300 3.0L Petrol · SM03 MHN
2003 Lexus RX300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2003. Recorded mileage 121,498 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RX300
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2995cc
SM03 MHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 121,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SM03 MHN Mileage History
- 10/08/2023119,626 mi
- 11/09/2024121,492 mi+1,866 mi
- 13/09/2024121,498 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,710 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SM03 MHN 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 2003 Lexus Rx300 (SM03 MHN) between August 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached Ball joint locking split pin missing . (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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