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2005 Lexus RX300 3.0L Petrol · SM05 EBP

SM05 EBP

2005 Lexus RX300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 122,056 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
LEXUS RX300
Year / Origin
2005 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
122,056 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2995cc
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SM05 EBP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 122,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SM05 EBP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 2005 Lexus Rx300 (SM05 EBP) between March 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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SM05 EBP Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202495,133 mi
  2. 27/02/2025108,085 mi+12,952 mi
  3. 28/02/2025108,085 mi
  4. 11/03/2026122,056 mi+13,971 mi
  5. 13/03/2026122,056 mi

Average of roughly 13,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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