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Lexus IS300

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,997 cc

LR53 DHMMOT history

LR53 DHM is a blue petrol Lexus IS300 first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 198,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,996 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 DHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
IS300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 DHM was last recorded at 198,996 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,325 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
9,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,996 miles
  • 2025 – 195,325 miles
  • 2023 – 192,366 miles
  • 2022 – 188,812 miles
  • 2021 – 188,792 miles
  • 2020 – 186,475 miles
  • 2019 – 182,285 miles
  • 2018 – 176,679 miles
  • 2017 – 167,786 miles
  • 2016 – 159,481 miles
  • 2015 – 150,813 miles
  • 2014 – 136,695 miles
  • 2013 – 123,972 miles
  • 2012 – 108,227 miles
  • 2011 – 94,190 miles
  • 2010 – 78,012 miles
  • 2009 – 64,639 miles
  • 2008 – 49,238 miles
  • 2007 – 35,880 miles
  • 2006 – 21,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabilizer strap corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,996 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,996 miles
    Test number
    223295977729
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stabilizer strap corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,325 miles (+2,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    195,325 miles
    Test number
    656318828795
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,366 miles (+3,554)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,366 miles
    Test number
    181621561588
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,812 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    188,812 miles
    Test number
    720789368846
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass188,792 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    379999121901
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail188,792 miles (+186)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    276971438021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail188,606 miles (+2,131)13 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,606 miles
    Test number
    629514957545
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,475 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,475 miles
    Test number
    540272393151
    • 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))

  9. Fail186,427 miles (+4,142)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,427 miles
    Test number
    558949489971
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

  10. Pass182,285 miles (+5,606)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    182,285 miles
    Test number
    429309514151
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion

  11. Pass176,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    176,679 miles
    Test number
    359030186005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail176,676 miles (+8,890)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,676 miles
    Test number
    745666743000
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass167,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,786 miles
    Test number
    125372937144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,786 miles (+8,305)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,786 miles
    Test number
    406945811859
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass159,481 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,481 miles
    Test number
    944348207018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass150,813 miles (+14,118)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    358150245175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    469907444148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,695 miles (+12,723)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    217307444129
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass123,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,972 miles
    Test number
    427008543122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,972 miles (+15,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,972 miles
    Test number
    976178243115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass108,227 miles (+14,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    118920952117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass94,190 miles (+16,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    937724241102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail78,012 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    282684540421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,012 miles (+13,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,012 miles
    Test number
    740184540126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    134657349116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,639 miles (+15,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    240677549138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass49,238 miles (+13,358)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    301022758154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    343785837190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,880 miles (+14,304)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    432775637138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  30. Pass21,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,576 miles
    Test number
    914311856138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 DHM

Does LR53 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 DHM is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR53 DHM?
The MOT on LR53 DHM is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 DHM done?
LR53 DHM was recorded at 198,996 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
Has LR53 DHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 DHM has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 DHM 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 LR53 DHM find?
LR53 DHM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear stabilizer strap corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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