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Lexus RX300

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,995 cc

LC04 SWJMOT history

LC04 SWJ is a black petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
196,217 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 SWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 SWJ was last recorded at 196,217 miles on 5 Jan 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,216 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,217 miles
  • 2023 – 189,987 miles
  • 2021 – 184,180 miles
  • 2020 – 178,007 miles
  • 2018 – 161,227 miles
  • 2017 – 135,027 miles
  • 2016 – 109,729 miles
  • 2015 – 82,372 miles
  • 2014 – 63,403 miles
  • 2013 – 55,819 miles
  • 2012 – 52,628 miles
  • 2011 – 49,589 miles
  • 2010 – 43,779 miles
  • 2009 – 34,146 miles
  • 2008 – 26,366 miles
  • 2007 – 15,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust metal mounting bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,217 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,217 miles
    Test number
    451476212484
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

  2. Fail196,216 miles (+6,229)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,216 miles
    Test number
    252153767402
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

  3. Pass189,987 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,987 miles
    Test number
    671788884401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,986 miles (+5,806)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,986 miles
    Test number
    950807261529
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass184,180 miles (+6,173)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,180 miles
    Test number
    739099250530
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front low on inner edge, nearside front slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass178,007 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,007 miles
    Test number
    293420390327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass172,695 miles (+11,468)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,695 miles
    Test number
    888054561089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,227 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    919359627795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,589 miles (+16,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,589 miles
    Test number
    502086057676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,027 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    741677305374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail135,027 miles (+25,298)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    836724667632
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower back (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,729 miles (+27,357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,729 miles
    Test number
    636588786243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,372 miles (+18,969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,372 miles
    Test number
    488512715078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    145566934096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,403 miles (+7,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    187056534463
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass55,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    737421333016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,819 miles (+3,191)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    269890533085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass52,628 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    816044822050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail52,628 miles (+3,039)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,628 miles
    Test number
    939884022090
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass49,589 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    275383831088
    • NoteThe o/s/r tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

  21. Fail49,589 miles (+5,810)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    528842431094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteThe o/s/r tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

  22. Pass43,779 miles (+9,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    103921920148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,146 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,146 miles
    Test number
    612324799029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,366 miles (+11,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,366 miles
    Test number
    952717418147
    • NoteADVISE FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW NEED CHANGING A.S.A.P

  25. Pass15,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    690181317109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC04 SWJ

Does LC04 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC04 SWJ expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC04 SWJ?
The MOT on LC04 SWJ expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC04 SWJ done?
LC04 SWJ was recorded at 196,217 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2024, an average of 10,839 miles a year.
Has LC04 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 SWJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC04 SWJ 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 LC04 SWJ find?
LC04 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside starting to split; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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