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Lexus RX300

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,995 cc

L5 VSNMOT history

L5 VSN is a silver petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 1 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
114,879 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VSN was last recorded at 114,879 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,407 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,472 miles
Average per year
5,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,879 miles
  • 2024 – 110,407 miles
  • 2023 – 108,377 miles
  • 2022 – 107,540 miles
  • 2020 – 106,528 miles
  • 2019 – 104,943 miles
  • 2018 – 97,630 miles
  • 2017 – 90,614 miles
  • 2016 – 78,104 miles
  • 2015 – 72,155 miles
  • 2014 – 64,691 miles
  • 2013 – 59,482 miles
  • 2012 – 52,074 miles
  • 2011 – 44,179 miles
  • 2010 – 37,292 miles
  • 2009 – 30,774 miles
  • 2008 – 23,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    474678637394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail114,879 miles (+4,472)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    373903941098
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass110,407 miles (+2,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,407 miles
    Test number
    771356229307
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,377 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,377 miles
    Test number
    891065438679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail108,377 miles (+837)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,377 miles
    Test number
    938976474340
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Mount in front of back box corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass107,540 miles (+1,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,540 miles
    Test number
    946499665321
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal reserve travel just enouth to pass test advise adjustment soon.
  7. Pass106,528 miles (+1,585)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,528 miles
    Test number
    179418463122
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass104,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    543226326472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,943 miles (+7,313)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    460551483585
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,630 miles (+7,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    618096512181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass90,614 miles (+12,510)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    603616797498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,104 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,104 miles
    Test number
    996950871912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass72,155 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,155 miles
    Test number
    329751915112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,691 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    129141224103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,482 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    448153413175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,074 miles (+7,895)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,074 miles
    Test number
    225494212485
    • NoteF/pads low
    • NoteFront tyres low & unevenly worn
  17. Pass44,179 miles (+6,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,179 miles
    Test number
    547458401130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass37,292 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    823389400175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,774 miles (+6,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    451761319131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass23,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    281727308466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VSN

Does L5 VSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 VSN expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 VSN?
The MOT on L5 VSN expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 VSN done?
L5 VSN was recorded at 114,879 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
Has L5 VSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VSN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 VSN 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 L5 VSN find?
L5 VSN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing down.; offside rear nail in tyre; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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