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Lexus RX300

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,995 cc

LU03 BGXMOT history

LU03 BGX is a grey petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 21 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
74,753 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU03 BGX was last recorded at 74,753 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,126 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,627 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,753 miles
  • 2025 – 71,126 miles
  • 2024 – 69,130 miles
  • 2023 – 66,580 miles
  • 2022 – 65,271 miles
  • 2021 – 58,765 miles
  • 2019 – 54,352 miles
  • 2018 – 50,236 miles
  • 2017 – 49,412 miles
  • 2016 – 47,899 miles
  • 2015 – 46,841 miles
  • 2014 – 45,649 miles
  • 2013 – 42,503 miles
  • 2012 – 38,064 miles
  • 2011 – 33,927 miles
  • 2010 – 30,194 miles
  • 2009 – 26,525 miles
  • 2008 – 22,915 miles
  • 2007 – 19,235 miles
  • 2006 – 14,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,753 miles
  • DangerousSteering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork movement in mounting bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,753 miles (+3,627)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,753 miles
    Test number
    644103513430
    • DangerousSteering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork movement in mounting bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,126 miles (+48)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,126 miles
    Test number
    182409328724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers fitted

  3. Fail71,078 miles (+1,948)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    638175014993
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill covers fitted

  4. Pass69,130 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    412105339370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,127 miles (+2,547)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    872834809599
    • DangerousNearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy lens not allowing and pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass66,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    279247709106
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface Rust Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail66,575 miles (+1,304)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    862802470670
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Surface Rust Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,271 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    136992347710
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail65,236 miles (+6,471)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,236 miles
    Test number
    471524182989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass58,765 miles (+4,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    868447674783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake binding slightly

  11. Pass54,352 miles (+4,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,352 miles
    Test number
    913108910923
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass50,236 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    662156998523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,412 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    411541410351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,899 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    609015888771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,895 miles (+1,054)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    185346091573
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass46,841 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    278136397059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,649 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,649 miles
    Test number
    119062414266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,503 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    315630313418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,064 miles (+4,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    809535102252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,927 miles (+3,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    258573791197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Pass30,194 miles (+3,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    482666980120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,525 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    440363409258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,915 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,915 miles
    Test number
    390071918444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,235 miles (+4,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    380871607426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass14,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,754 miles
    Test number
    101788176142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU03 BGX

Does LU03 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BGX expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BGX?
The MOT on LU03 BGX expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BGX done?
LU03 BGX was recorded at 74,753 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has LU03 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BGX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LU03 BGX 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 LU03 BGX find?
LU03 BGX failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork movement in mounting bushes; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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