2013 LEXUS RX 450H LUXURY CVT3.5L HYBRID ELECTRIC

The Lexus RX 450H presents a stable but mechanically ageing profile, with the most recent MOT activity occurring in September 2025 at 87,394 miles. That test cycle is notable: the vehicle failed on 8 September 2025 due to a defective nearside front wiper blade and two advisories, then passed on the same date after rectification. The pass outcome is clean, but the underlying advisories have persisted across multiple test years and show no sign of permanent repair. Maintenance appears reactive rather than proactive, with owners addressing only the immediate failure items while leaving known suspension wear to accumulate year on year. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a thirteen-year-old luxury SUV. Recorded tests show 59,980 miles in September 2022, 69,015 miles in September 2023, 78,421 miles in September 2024, and 87,394 miles in September 2025, equating to roughly 9,000 miles per annum over the last three years. This sits comfortably within the typical annual range and suggests regular use rather than long periods of dormancy. No anomalous gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, and the odometer progression aligns logically with the test dates. The recurring advisory pattern centres on the rear suspension. The nearside rear shock absorber has displayed a light oil misting defect in every recorded test from September 2022 through to September 2025, spanning 27,414 miles without remedial action. This is not a catastrophic failure, but a misting shock absorber is losing damping efficiency progressively and will eventually compromise ride control and tyre contact. The offside rear trailing arm bush advisory appeared in the September 2025 test, adding a second distinct rear suspension wear point. A prospective buyer should have the rear suspension inspected on a four-post lift, specifically checking shock absorber seals, trailing arm bush play, and the condition of the rear coil springs and bump stops for cracking or sag. Beyond the suspension, the front tyres drew advisory attention in September 2024 for edge wear on both sides, indicating possible toe misalignment or under-inflation during prior use. The front wiper blade was flagged as defective in September 2023 and again as ineffective in the September 2025 failure test, suggesting the wiper linkage or arm tension may be deteriorating rather than simply needing a new blade. A hands-on inspection should verify tyre wear patterns across all four wheels, test the wiper sweep under load, and check for any exhaust emissions deterioration given the age of the hybrid battery and petrol engine. The vehicle is roadworthy today, but the unaddressed rear suspension wear represents a deferred cost that a buyer should price into any offer.