2019 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · OO08 BKG

The most recent MOT (19 March 2026) was passed, but it recorded a number of advisory defects. At 59,229 mi the near‑side rear suspension arm pin or bush is worn, the off‑side and near‑side front suspension arm ball‑joint dust covers are severely deteriorated, and both rear brake pads are down to about 2 mm thickness. These items are not yet classified as failures, but they indicate that wear on suspension components and brake pads is now becoming noticeable. All earlier MOTs (2025‑2022) were clean, with no recorded defects. This suggests that for the first three years of MOT coverage the vehicle showed no significant wear, but the 2026 inspection reveals the first signs of component ageing. The pattern is therefore emerging rather than escalating; if the wear is not addressed, the same items could progress to outright failures in the next year. At roughly 8,500 mi per year, the mileage is typical for a 2019 model. It does not point to unusually hard use, nor does it prove the car has been sitting idle for long periods. The mileage alone therefore does not explain the recent wear, which is more likely a function of age‑related component fatigue. Overall, the condition trend is moving from a clean record to the appearance of wear on suspension arms and brake pads.