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Lexus RX300

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,995 cc

LC05 XVJMOT history

LC05 XVJ is a blue petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 XVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 XVJ was last recorded at 159,282 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 10,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,205 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,077 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,282 miles
  • 2024 – 149,205 miles
  • 2023 – 143,386 miles
  • 2022 – 132,637 miles
  • 2021 – 120,857 miles
  • 2020 – 104,673 miles
  • 2019 – 90,266 miles
  • 2018 – 81,995 miles
  • 2017 – 73,372 miles
  • 2016 – 63,759 miles
  • 2015 – 56,093 miles
  • 2014 – 46,236 miles
  • 2013 – 38,276 miles
  • 2012 – 33,479 miles
  • 2011 – 28,825 miles
  • 2010 – 23,954 miles
  • 2009 – 20,338 miles
  • 2008 – 14,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,282 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir cap slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,282 miles (+10,077)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    899614614017
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,205 miles (+454)5 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,205 miles
    Test number
    888631139177
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light half full with water (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir cap slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low efficiency on nearside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,751 miles (+5,365)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,751 miles
    Test number
    214998925696
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir cap slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,386 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,386 miles
    Test number
    897914492263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  5. Fail143,386 miles (+10,749)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,386 miles
    Test number
    288585471282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

  6. Pass132,637 miles (+11,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    101213608358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,857 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    900791135937
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,857 miles (+16,184)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,857 miles
    Test number
    644786170766
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,673 miles (+14,407)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    633770125352
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner/back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  10. Pass90,266 miles (+8,271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    741589495460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear driveshaft corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  11. Pass81,995 miles (+8,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    500206156939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARINGLOW

  12. Pass73,372 miles (+9,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    790892335550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass63,759 miles (+7,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    176958527086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to inner edge

  14. Pass56,093 miles (+9,857)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    979087175133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass46,236 miles (+7,960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    695681474101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass38,276 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    878072273145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,479 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,479 miles
    Test number
    728232482170
    • 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)

  18. Pass28,825 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    486541271125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,954 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,954 miles
    Test number
    414789060160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,338 miles (+6,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,338 miles
    Test number
    171273179127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass14,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,270 miles
    Test number
    143922978160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 XVJ

Does LC05 XVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 XVJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC05 XVJ?
The MOT on LC05 XVJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 XVJ done?
LC05 XVJ was recorded at 159,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has LC05 XVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 XVJ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC05 XVJ 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 LC05 XVJ find?
LC05 XVJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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