2018 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · 9 OOL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 90,109 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for multiple mechanical issues. The presence of pitting and scoring across all four brake discs at the time of the pass indicates that the previous owner was only addressing components when they threatened an MOT failure rather than replacing them during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,368 miles between the October 2023 test at 68,741 miles and the October 2024 test at 78,875 miles. This period of regular use correlates with the rapid wear observed on all four tyres in 2024, suggesting the vehicle has been driven consistently over long distances but did not receive a wheel alignment or comprehensive inspection until the faults were flagged. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry specifically, as the recurring inner and outer edge wear noted in 2024 and 2025 strongly suggests misalignment or worn ball joints and bushings. The widespread corrosion on the brake discs in the 2025 record indicates the vehicle may have sat for periods or been used in corrosive environments, which can lead to seized calipers. Furthermore, verify that the tyre pressure monitoring system is now functional, as the failure in September 2025 indicates a sensor or wiring fault that remains unaddressed in the subsequent advisories.