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LR53DHM
2003 LEXUS IS300
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2997cc
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- Registration LR53DHM
- Manufacturer LEXUS
- Model IS300
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2997cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 198,996 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Stabilizer strap corroded
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 195,325 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,366 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 188,812 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 188,792 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 188,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to multiple exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,475 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 186,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,285 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- body has slight corrosion
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,679 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 176,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,786 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018 7 Jun 202610 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
11 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,481 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,813 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016 7 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,695 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 7 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 136,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,972 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 7 Jun 202628 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,972 MI
7 Jun 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
24 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,012 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,639 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2010 7 Jun 202627 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,639 MI
7 Jun 202631 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,238 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2009 7 Jun 202615 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,880 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2008 7 Jun 202615 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,880 MI
7 Jun 202631 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,576 MI
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LR53DHM was registered on 2003-09-17
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