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Lexus LS430

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,293 cc

LB03 BGUMOT history

LB03 BGU is a silver petrol Lexus LS430 first used on 5 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,617 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS430
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,293 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 BGU was last recorded at 169,617 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 10,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,773 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,844 miles
Average per year
7,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,617 miles
  • 2025 – 158,773 miles
  • 2024 – 153,374 miles
  • 2023 – 145,883 miles
  • 2022 – 137,936 miles
  • 2019 – 131,438 miles
  • 2018 – 125,171 miles
  • 2017 – 118,027 miles
  • 2016 – 111,121 miles
  • 2015 – 102,313 miles
  • 2014 – 92,520 miles
  • 2013 – 82,635 miles
  • 2012 – 67,543 miles
  • 2011 – 55,740 miles
  • 2010 – 43,662 miles
  • 2009 – 31,432 miles
  • 2008 – 19,624 miles
  • 2007 – 15,662 miles
  • 2006 – 11,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,617 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Surface corrosion on rear subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,617 miles (+10,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,617 miles
    Test number
    775002760066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of two wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,773 miles (+5,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,773 miles
    Test number
    524120590460
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

  3. Pass153,374 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,374 miles
    Test number
    212207476850
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear subframe

  4. Fail153,373 miles (+7,490)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,373 miles
    Test number
    232831777044
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking and burning on e\x (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected insecure (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear subframe

  5. Pass145,883 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,883 miles
    Test number
    816669999861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,936 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,936 miles
    Test number
    755199258595
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,936 miles (+6,498)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,936 miles
    Test number
    321153950335
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight buffed (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,438 miles
    Test number
    656286062137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,438 miles (+6,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,438 miles
    Test number
    362828707975
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass125,171 miles (+7,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    251535756993
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass118,027 miles (+6,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,027 miles
    Test number
    873161775018
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass111,121 miles (+8,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    266215097833
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass102,313 miles (+9,793)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,313 miles
    Test number
    189897795069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  14. Pass92,520 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    637421704145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  15. Fail92,520 miles (+9,885)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    246610204115
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  16. Pass82,635 miles (+15,092)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    136211603128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  17. Pass67,543 miles (+11,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,543 miles
    Test number
    157532882078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,740 miles (+12,078)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    646497691073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,662 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    341343280040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteBoot struts weak... Mind your head!

  20. Pass43,662 miles (+12,230)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    872053180095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteBoot struts weak... Mind your head!

  21. Pass31,432 miles (+11,808)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,432 miles
    Test number
    944122289098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,624 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,624 miles
    Test number
    291441108147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,662 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,662 miles
    Test number
    372349727189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,938 miles
    Test number
    274938236477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 BGU

Does LB03 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 BGU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 BGU?
The MOT on LB03 BGU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 BGU done?
LB03 BGU was recorded at 169,617 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,910 miles a year.
Has LB03 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 BGU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB03 BGU 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 LB03 BGU find?
LB03 BGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two wishbone bush.

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