2025 Lexus LBX Premium + CVT Hybrid electric (clean) · AV75 FNF

At the time of this assessment in September 2026, there is no official DVSA MOT history recorded for this 2025 Lexus LBX Premium Plus CVT. As the vehicle is only around one year old and registered in 2025, it will not be required to undertake its first statutory MOT test until three years from the date of first registration, meaning the absence of an MOT record is entirely expected and not in itself a cause for concern. Because no prior test outcomes, advisories, or failure points exist in the DVSA database, it is not possible to evaluate a maintenance trend or identify any recurring defect patterns. The prospective buyer should, however, request any pre-delivery inspection records or early warranty work documentation from the supplying Lexus centre or previous keeper to confirm the vehicle has been correctly handed over and free from manufacturer recalls. The recorded mileage for this vehicle is stated as unknown, and there is insufficient data within the DVSA records to calculate an annual usage rate or to make any meaningful comparison against the vehicle's age. The Lexus LBX is a relatively new premium-badged crossover, and typical first-year mileage for such a vehicle could range widely from very low commuter use in the region of three to four thousand miles, up to considerably higher figures for buyers using it as a primary vehicle. Without confirmed odometer readings, the buyer is strongly advised to verify the current mileage against the V5C registration document and any service invoices, and to be alert to any inconsistencies that might suggest clocking or an inaccurate record. Where mileage is genuinely low for the vehicle's age, particular attention should be paid to components that degrade through standing or time rather than use, as discussed below. Given the absence of MOT data and the very early stage of the vehicle's life, the prospective buyer should focus their inspection on age-related rather than wear-related deterioration. Tyres fitted at the factory or shortly after delivery may now be approaching two years old and should be examined closely for sidewall perishing or ozone cracking, which can occur even on low-mileage tyres and which would necessitate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. All four wheels should be inspected for signs of kerbing damage or uneven wear patterns, as misalignment following a shunt or pothole impact is a common issue on a newly registered vehicle. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for any surface corrosion, particularly on the rear axle where caliper pistons can seize from infrequent use, and the buyer should listen during a test drive for any scraping or grinding noises on first application of the brakes as the corrosion is cleared. The 12V battery, while relatively new, should be tested for state of charge and electrolyte condition, particularly if the vehicle has been left standing for weeks at a time, and any warning messages relating to the hybrid system start-up should be investigated. The fluid service schedule on a hybrid vehicle of this type is particularly important to verify, as items such as the brake fluid, hybrid inverter coolant, and engine coolant all carry time-based replacement intervals irrespective of mileage, and any overdue services can lead to long-term component damage. The CVT transmission fluid should also be confirmed as having been inspected or replaced in line with Lexus service schedules, as contamination or degradation at this early stage could indicate a manufacturing or running concern. On the test drive, the buyer should pay attention to the smoothness of the CVT transmission, ensuring no juddering, slipping, or unexpected revving under gentle acceleration, and confirm that the hybrid system transitions cleanly between electric and petrol propulsion without warning lights or unusual noises. Finally, the underbody should be inspected on a ramp for any signs of fluid weeping from the hybrid components or engine, and the Lexus service history should be verified as fully stamped, with any gaps addressed before purchase to preserve the manufacturer warranty cover.