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Lexus RX300

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,995 cc

4742 PJMOT history

4742 PJ is a black petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,571 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4742 PJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4742 PJ was last recorded at 135,571 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,748 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,823 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,571 miles
  • 2025 – 128,748 miles
  • 2024 – 122,222 miles
  • 2023 – 116,190 miles
  • 2022 – 112,901 miles
  • 2021 – 106,542 miles
  • 2019 – 99,313 miles
  • 2018 – 93,961 miles
  • 2017 – 91,470 miles
  • 2016 – 85,132 miles
  • 2015 – 73,552 miles
  • 2014 – 65,259 miles
  • 2013 – 60,134 miles
  • 2012 – 56,074 miles
  • 2011 – 51,291 miles
  • 2009 – 42,980 miles
  • 2008 – 35,945 miles
  • 2007 – 31,810 miles
  • 2006 – 28,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,571 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,571 miles (+6,823)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,571 miles
    Test number
    942346439844
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,748 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,748 miles
    Test number
    928344087151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,222 miles
    Test number
    863570725942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,221 miles (+6,031)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    348525329971
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,190 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    853782556180
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,901 miles
    Test number
    171238482707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,901 miles (+6,359)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,901 miles
    Test number
    473590617589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,542 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    904610855646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,313 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    868329809476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,302 miles (+5,341)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    947136114811
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,961 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,961 miles
    Test number
    770108797769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,470 miles (+6,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    639958290849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    687552124556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,130 miles (+11,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    772602224677
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,552 miles (+8,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,552 miles
    Test number
    197947295436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass65,259 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    319973784052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,134 miles (+4,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    168957383417
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass56,074 miles (+4,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,074 miles
    Test number
    676151982098
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass51,291 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,291 miles
    Test number
    625524481014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,980 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,980 miles
    Test number
    844865349359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,945 miles (+4,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    511536348327
    • NoteO/s/f bumper damage

  22. Pass31,810 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    412688347353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,476 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    901476726343
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bellow cover splitt.

Questions about 4742 PJ

What vehicle is registration 4742 PJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4742 PJ on a black petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 30 Oct 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4742 PJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4742 PJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4742 PJ?
The MOT on 4742 PJ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4742 PJ done?
4742 PJ was recorded at 135,571 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has 4742 PJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4742 PJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 4742 PJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4742 PJ find?
4742 PJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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