2021 Lexus NX 2.5L Hybrid electric · LX71 WEC

The 2021 Lexus NX presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 November 2025 at 36,845 miles recording a clean pass and zero defects. The preceding test on 29 November 2024 at 26,639 miles was equally unblemished. Two consecutive passes with no advisories or failures across both inspections indicate consistent mechanical reliability and attentive ownership. No recurring faults, structural corrosion advisories, or emissions concerns have surfaced in the recorded history. The trend is firmly stable and shows no signs of deterioration. The vehicle has covered approximately 10,206 miles between the two recorded tests over a twelve-month window, aligning with an annualised rate of roughly 7,369 miles per year. This is well within the typical range for a five-year-old SUV and suggests regular, steady use rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage accumulation. The gap between tests is a standard twelve-month interval with no unusual lapses. The record is sparse in the sense that only two MOT entries exist, but both are clean and consistent, leaving little cause for concern about hidden neglect. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not continuously monitor between annual tests. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers for perishing or leaks, as the NX's adaptive variable suspension system can develop faults that may not trigger a test failure but degrade ride quality. Inspect the brake discs, pads, and calipers for uneven wear or binding, particularly at the rear, since hybrid regenerative braking systems can mask developing caliper drag. Check the underside and wheel arches for any early signs of structural corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points and subframe edges. Inspect tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners, noting any uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. Finally, verify the condition of the exhaust system and ensure the hybrid battery cooling vents are unobstructed, as blocked ventilation can affect long-term battery health beyond what a standard MOT assesses.