2021 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · DU21 KYC

The 2021 Lexus RX holds a current MOT valid from 10 September 2025 at 39,533 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable, though the record shows a minor intermittent fault rather than a clean sweep. In the September 2025 test at 39,533 miles, the tester flagged an offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting the driver's view. This advisory carried over from the previous day's failure at 39,487 miles, where the nearside front headlamp cleaning device for the LED or HID headlamp was also inoperative. The headlamp washer rectified before the pass, yet the windscreen damage persists as an open advisory. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects appear in the record, indicating the core mechanical systems have remained sound through five years of ownership. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2021-registered SUV, sitting at roughly 7,907 miles per year. Between 01 March 2024 at 23,760 miles and 10 September 2024 at 28,198 miles, the vehicle covered 4,438 miles in just over six months. The subsequent jump from 28,198 miles in September 2024 to 39,533 miles in September 2025 represents 11,335 miles in twelve months, a notable increase in annual usage. This acceleration places greater demand on consumable components, particularly tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes, all of which warrant closer scrutiny given the higher recent workload. The March 2024 test at 23,760 miles flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as slightly damaged, cracking or perishing. Tyre condition can deteriorate rapidly under heavier use, so a buyer should inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking, uneven tread depth, and date codes. Uneven wear patterns may also point to tracking or suspension geometry issues that have developed as the annual mileage climbed. The headlamp cleaning device fault from September 2025, while resolved, suggests the system's nozzles or pump should be tested to confirm consistent operation. Beyond the advisory windscreen damage, which a buyer should assess for crack propagation across the driver's line of sight, the record contains no evidence of structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or braking system defects. A thorough in-person inspection should still cover the underside for rust, particularly around suspension mounting points and subframes, given the vehicle's age. Brake disc thickness and pad condition deserve attention after the recent mileage uptick. The coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and suspension bushes should be checked for play or deterioration, as these components absorb the cumulative stress of higher annual use and are common wear items on heavier SUVs approaching 40,000 miles.