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Lexus RX300

Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 2,995 cc

LR53 FVBMOT history

LR53 FVB is a beige petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 2 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,382 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 FVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 FVB was last recorded at 133,382 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,376 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,382 miles
  • 2024 – 130,321 miles
  • 2023 – 123,847 miles
  • 2022 – 118,487 miles
  • 2021 – 114,972 miles
  • 2020 – 111,355 miles
  • 2019 – 106,818 miles
  • 2018 – 102,804 miles
  • 2017 – 98,261 miles
  • 2016 – 92,890 miles
  • 2015 – 86,090 miles
  • 2014 – 80,983 miles
  • 2013 – 73,883 miles
  • 2012 – 65,757 miles
  • 2011 – 57,014 miles
  • 2010 – 49,461 miles
  • 2009 – 42,745 miles
  • 2008 – 36,684 miles
  • 2007 – 27,489 miles
  • 2006 – 25,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    238508437442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,382 miles (+6)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    297203693289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension locking device missing suspension arm ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end (5.3.6 (b))
  3. Fail133,376 miles (+3,055)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    982811176638
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint nut split pin (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  4. Pass130,321 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    607859580905
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail130,211 miles (+6,364)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    931180986687
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass123,847 miles (+5,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,847 miles
    Test number
    148757203452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass118,487 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    898956288746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass114,972 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,972 miles
    Test number
    152699015282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,355 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    908999193195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre displaying uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components / areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail111,236 miles (+4,418)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    379253593646
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre displaying uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components / areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass106,818 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,818 miles
    Test number
    604152337234
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components and areas including rear inner sill areas x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail106,783 miles (+3,979)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    925854990113
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components and areas including rear inner sill areas x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass102,804 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    411297100865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc friction surface is heavily corroded but has no adverse effect on brake performance
  14. Pass98,261 miles (+5,371)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    839354650814
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEAR ON OUTER EDGE
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  15. Pass92,890 miles (+6,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    490227495679
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone rear bushes perished both sides
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  16. Pass86,090 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    849023145055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass80,983 miles (+7,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    829588644048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    915994643060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,883 miles (+8,126)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,883 miles
    Test number
    609877233043
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass65,757 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,757 miles
    Test number
    879434552012
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing thin, inner and outer edges
  21. Fail65,754 miles (+8,740)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    347963252089
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing thin, inner and outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brake pads wearing low
  22. Pass57,014 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    827456341060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,461 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    182058040477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,745 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    490506659099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Fail42,742 miles (+6,058)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,742 miles
    Test number
    191862259478
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass36,684 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    324109738003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,489 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,489 miles
    Test number
    783961057097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,465 miles
    Test number
    352057176457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 FVB

Does LR53 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 FVB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 FVB?
The MOT on LR53 FVB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 FVB done?
LR53 FVB was recorded at 133,382 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,621 miles a year.
Has LR53 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 FVB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR53 FVB 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 FVB find?
LR53 FVB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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