Lexus RX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 25,391 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 25,391 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 95% of Lexus RX cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the RX tends to fail
Share of Lexus RX cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, emissions & leaks, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Lexus RX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus RX holds up well for its age: 95% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus RX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus RX in 2024: up to 3 years, 97%; 4 to 7 years, 95%; and 8 to 12 years, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lexus RX MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus RX versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).