2015 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · SO65 DPV

The 2015 Lexus RX presents a clean bill of health following its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 81,096 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A year prior, on 1 July 2025 at 74,212 miles, the vehicle also passed without advisories, and the same was true on 17 July 2024 at 67,745 miles. This three-year run of flawless tests indicates the previous owner addressed earlier suspension wear and has since kept the car in strong mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the July 2024 test at 67,745 miles and the July 2025 test at 74,212 miles, the car covered 6,467 miles in twelve months. The following year, from July 2025 to May 2026, it added a further 6,884 miles. This equates to roughly 7,372 miles annually, consistent with regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or unusually light driving. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record. The 2023 test history does warrant attention during any physical inspection. On 20 June 2023 at 63,263 miles, the vehicle failed with worn rear wishbone bushes on both front corners, a defect repeated the following day at the retest. Although the tester judged the movement was not yet excessive, degraded suspension bushes affect steering precision and tyre wear over time. A buyer should verify whether these components have been replaced or remain original by checking for play at the front wheels and inspecting the rubber condition on the wishbone arm rear bushes. The same June 2023 failure also flagged a cut exposing ply or cords in the offside rear tyre and a nail puncture in the nearside rear tyre. While these were clearly rectified for the pass, they suggest the car has picked up road debris damage in the past. Inspect all four tyre sidewalls carefully for fresh cuts, bulges, or embedded objects, and check the spare if fitted. Beyond the documented faults, the underbody and suspension deserve a thorough visual check. With 81,096 miles on the clock, even a well-maintained vehicle may show early signs of corrosion on subframes, brake lines, or exhaust mounting points, particularly if operated in areas using road salt. Have the car raised on a jack or vehicle lift to examine the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of coil springs, shock absorbers, and brake discs. The clean recent MOT record is encouraging, but a hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.