2014 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · GU14 DCV

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its latest MOT in February 2026 at 94,255 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a period of mechanical neglect in early 2024. While the vehicle previously suffered from multiple failures requiring immediate attention, the subsequent clean passes over the last sixteen months indicate that the current owner has addressed the flagged issues and maintained the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,855 miles per year. Between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests, the car covered 22,711 miles, representing a significant spike in usage compared to the earlier years. However, the more recent interval of 8,610 miles between February 2025 and 2026 suggests the vehicle is now used regularly, which generally helps prevent the corrosion and component degradation associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry given the history of worn bushes. The March 2024 failure identified wear on both the nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes, alongside a compromised offside front anti-roll bar linkage. Although these were rectified to pass the test, rubber components on vehicles this age are prone to perish and should be checked for cracking or play during a test drive. The braking system shows a recurring pattern of thin rear brake pads, which were noted in both the March 2023 and March 2024 records. This suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach regarding consumables. During an inspection, the buyer must verify the remaining life on the rear brake pads and inspect the condition of the brake discs to ensure the thin pads have not caused excessive scoring or heat damage.