Lexus RX 300 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 2,179 −20.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,781 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 66.6% Cars of the same ages 60.7%
• Rank by number licensed No. 542 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2006 14,421 licensed
• Average annual mileage 4,822 miles a year

How many Lexus RX 300s are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,179 Lexus RX 300s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,781 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.9% fewer than the peak of 14,421 in 2006.

Lexus RX 300 MOT reliability

In 2025, 66.6% of Lexus RX 300 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Lexus RX 300s tested pass 60.7% of the time, so the Lexus RX 300 does better than average for its age, by 5.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 66.9%.

Lexus RX 300 MOT failures

Brakes is the most common reason a Lexus RX 300 fails its MOT, appearing on 40.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.3% of Lexus RX 300 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Lexus RX 300 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Lexus RX 300 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, on 13.9% of 934 failed tests. 71.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Lexus RX 300 by year

2 years of the Lexus RX 300, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Lexus RX 300 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 2,350 Lexus RX 300s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.7% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Lexus RX 300 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Lexus RX 300 from 2001 to 2006. On the NEDC test (listings 2001 to 2006), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 21.7 to 23.2 mpg, with CO2 of 288 to 311 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “RX”, “All Models”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Lexus RX 300 safety recalls

DVSA lists 4 safety recalls for the Lexus RX 300 since 1992, the first in 2004. The most recent was launched on 20 November 2023.

All 4 Lexus RX 300 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus RX 300. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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