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Lexus RX300

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,995 cc

S30 RARMOT history

S30 RAR is a blue petrol Lexus RX300 first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 236,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
236,843 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
RX300
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 RAR was last recorded at 236,843 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2021: 116,107 miles, lower than 203,318 miles on 5 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
232,261 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,582 miles
Average per year
12,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,843 miles
  • 2025 – 232,261 miles
  • 2024 – 230,106 miles
  • 2023 – 221,733 miles
  • 2022 – 214,157 miles
  • 2021 – 116,107 miles
  • 2020 – 192,249 miles
  • 2019 – 179,539 miles
  • 2018 – 165,792 miles
  • 2017 – 152,388 miles
  • 2016 – 137,870 miles
  • 2015 – 124,499 miles
  • 2014 – 111,671 miles
  • 2013 – 96,715 miles
  • 2012 – 76,850 miles
  • 2011 – 58,609 miles
  • 2010 – 41,978 miles
  • 2008 – 23,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,843 miles (+4,582)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    236,843 miles
    Test number
    745149944010
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,261 miles (+2,155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    232,261 miles
    Test number
    680774816546
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,106 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    230,106 miles
    Test number
    335462049781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail230,106 miles (+8,373)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,106 miles
    Test number
    635041830309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass221,733 miles (+7,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    221,733 miles
    Test number
    205003045618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass214,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    214,157 miles
    Test number
    931587096132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail214,157 miles (+98,050)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,157 miles
    Test number
    602273199559
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,107 miles (-87,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    250298042420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail203,318 miles (+11,069)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,318 miles
    Test number
    601440912940
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass192,249 miles (+12,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    192,249 miles
    Test number
    264942853674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass179,539 miles (+13,747)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,539 miles
    Test number
    988392472411
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,792 miles (+13,404)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,792 miles
    Test number
    168374141854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass152,388 miles (+14,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    152,388 miles
    Test number
    178738383842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass137,870 miles (+13,371)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,870 miles
    Test number
    971167947964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,499 miles (+12,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,499 miles
    Test number
    786517405010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass111,671 miles (+14,956)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    688970814098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,715 miles (+19,865)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    988608103034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    585796502061
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  19. Pass76,850 miles (+18,241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    778576202035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    857598901015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail58,609 miles (+16,631)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,609 miles
    Test number
    946637201004
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  22. Pass41,978 miles (+18,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    442408400064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass23,509 miles (+14,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,509 miles
    Test number
    501884758374
    • NoteO/S and N/S rear tyres have slight cracking to the sidewalls

  24. Pass9,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,209 miles
    Test number
    952301718044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 RAR

Does S30 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 RAR is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 RAR?
The MOT on S30 RAR is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 RAR done?
S30 RAR was recorded at 236,843 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 12,653 miles a year.
Has S30 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 RAR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 RAR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 RAR find?
S30 RAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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