2017 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · DU67 DMY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest test in September 2025 at 71,801 miles resulted in a failure due to low nearside headlamp aim and physical damage to the nearside front wing. While the vehicle passed immediately upon minor rectification, the failure suggests that bodywork and lighting alignment were overlooked prior to the annual inspection. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 15,917 miles between the July 2024 test at 55,884 miles and the September 2025 test at 71,801 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The clean record from the 2022 test at 39,984 miles indicates that the vehicle was historically in good mechanical condition, though more issues have begun to surface as the mileage increased. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and tyre condition. The July 2023 test at 48,753 miles flagged all four tyres as being worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, alongside a corroded nearside rear coil spring. This combination often indicates poor alignment settings or premature wear on suspension components. A physical inspection must verify that the nearside rear coil spring was replaced and that the current set of tyres shows no signs of uneven wear. Furthermore, the damage noted on the nearside front wing in the 2025 test should be inspected for underlying structural impact or damage to the mounting points that the MOT tester may have missed.