2018 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · CE68 OSM

The Lexus RX has demonstrated consistent MOT compliance across five consecutive tests, with the most recent inspection on 24 June 2025 at 82,644 miles passing without any defects or advisories. This reflects a stable maintenance trend, though the lack of recorded issues does not preclude underlying wear—particularly in high-mileage components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers—which often fail silently until they reach critical thresholds. The absence of advisories suggests either diligent servicing or deferred attention to minor wear, but the 2025 test’s clean bill does not account for potential deferred repairs between tests. Buyers should treat this as a baseline for further scrutiny rather than a guarantee of long-term reliability. The mileage progression shows a steady accumulation of approximately 10,330 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The largest gap between tests occurs between the 2021 MOT (21,051 miles) and the 2022 test (28,714 miles), a span of 7,663 miles over 11 months, which could indicate either reduced usage or a period of deferred maintenance. Subsequent intervals remain consistent, averaging around 12,000 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle has not been left stationary for prolonged periods. While this pattern is unremarkable, the lack of service records means critical components like timing belts, differential fluid, or transfer case seals could be approaching their service intervals without confirmation. Given the absence of MOT advisories, priority should be given to inspecting suspension integrity, particularly the rear coil springs and bushings, which are common failure points in Lexus RX models at this mileage. The brakes, though not flagged, warrant close examination for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has experienced aggressive driving or heavy loads. Structural corrosion should be checked at wheel arches, sills, and the subframe, as salt ingress and age-related degradation can compromise rigidity. Finally, the exhaust system—particularly at the rear differential and transfer case junctions—should be probed for leaks, as these often develop between MOT tests. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician is essential to verify these areas, as the MOT record alone cannot confirm the condition of non-tested components.