2013 Lexus IS 300H Premier CVT 2.5L Hybrid electric · DV63 VLX

The 2013 Lexus IS 300h Premier CVT presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 December 2025 at 73,730 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable step up from the preceding tests, which had flagged minor but recurring wear items. The trajectory from advisories in 2022 and 2024 to a fully clear certificate in 2025 suggests the last keeper addressed outstanding consumable issues rather than allowing them to accumulate. The mileage profile tells a clear story of low-intensity use. Across thirteen years the car has covered roughly 5,672 miles per year, well below the UK annual average of around 7,900 miles. The increments between MOTs are consistent: 6,159 miles between December 2021 and December 2022, 6,157 miles between 2022 and 2023, 7,017 miles between 2023 and 2024, and 6,183 miles between 2024 and 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The annual test cycle has been maintained without interruption, which is a positive indicator of regular, if light, road use. The advisory history is modest but worth understanding. Brake disc wear appeared in December 2024 at 67,547 miles, flagged as worn but not excessively so under item 1.1.14(a)(i). Tyre wear advisories surfaced in both 2022 and 2024, specifically on the offside rear, with tread reaching 3mm in places. A small windscreen scratch was noted in 2022 but did not affect the driver's view. None of these defects recurred in the 2025 test, implying replacement of the relevant components in the intervening period. The pattern points to basic consumable upkeep rather than systemic mechanical failure. A prospective buyer should still inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, as the 2024 advisory confirms the discs were already wearing and the 2025 pass does not guarantee they have significant remaining life. Check the offside rear tyre sidewall and inner edge for uneven wear, which can indicate tracking or suspension bush degradation on that corner. Examine the windscreen for any progression of the 2022 scratch, and inspect the underside around suspension mounting points for corrosion, as even low-mileage hybrid vehicles of this age can develop surface rust if stored or used for short trips. The hybrid battery's state of health should also be verified independently, as the MOT does not assess it.