Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT reliable? We analysed 5,311 real MOT tests across 496 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,519 | 89.7% | 36,966 | 57,268 | 82,150 |
| 2012 | 1,662 | 89.4% | 39,553 | 61,004 | 87,361 |
How Long Does a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Last?
Based on 496 Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.7% MOT pass rate from 3,519 tests
89.4% MOT pass rate from 1,662 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 3,519 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT THIS CAR | 89.8% | 5,311 | 57,978 mi | 14 yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Land Rover Rrover Evoque Rdyn Hse P300E A | 88.3% | 3,381 | 30,370 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 5,311 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords with 20 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT owner drives around 6,339 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lexus Rx 450H Premier CVT models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.