2001 Lexus RX300 3.0L Petrol · X153 DBT
2001 Lexus RX300 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 102,052 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS RX300
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X153 DBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 102,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X153 DBT 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 2001 Lexus Rx300 (X153 DBT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
X153 DBT Mileage History
- 15/07/2024100,976 mi
- 16/07/2024100,981 mi+5 mi
- 01/07/2025101,670 mi+689 mi
- 11/07/2025101,698 mi+28 mi
- 08/07/2026102,052 mi+354 mi
Average of roughly 544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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