2019 Lexus RX 3.5L Hybrid electric · WU19 XDN

The 2019 Lexus RX presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 18 June 2025 at 40,181 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator that any prior minor issues have been addressed and the vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards without advisories or failures. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between the June 2022 test at 15,468 miles and June 2023 at 25,010 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 9,542 miles in twelve months. The subsequent period from June 2023 to June 2024 saw a drop to roughly 8,508 miles, and the final recorded interval from June 2024 to June 2025 shows just 6,663 miles added. This declining annual mileage pattern suggests the vehicle has been used progressively less over time, which typically reduces mechanical wear but can raise concerns about extended periods of inactivity affecting components such as brakes, tyres, and rubber bushes. The only notable defects in the entire history appeared in the June 2024 test at 33,518 miles, where both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on the edges, and the offside rear tyre had a nail puncture. These are consumable wear items rather than structural or mechanical failures, and the clean pass twelve months later confirms they were rectified. However, the nature of the front tyre wear pattern, described as worn on edge, suggests potential alignment or suspension geometry issues that a buyer should verify in person. Have the tracking and wheel alignment been checked since the tyres were replaced? Inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear, and examine the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and drop links for any play that could indicate the underlying cause was never diagnosed. Beyond tyres, the absence of any structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or braking defects across five consecutive MOT tests is reassuring for a seven-year-old vehicle. A prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough underbody inspection for surface rust on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, particularly given the possibility of long stationary periods between use. Test the brakes for any judder or pulling that might indicate disc corrosion from standing, and verify that all suspension components remain free of excessive play despite the low mileage. The overall record points to a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical faults, but the front tyre wear pattern from 2024 warrants a closer look to rule out an undiagnosed alignment issue.