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LT59 RYP

2009 Lexus RX450H

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,281 mi
Last recorded174,281 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus RX450H82,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RYP
MakeLexus
ModelRX450H
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 174,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Fail 4 Feb 2026 174,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Pass 4 Feb 2025 171,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil Leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,331 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 156,253 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corner not secured to wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,564 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 146,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front number plate bent

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2021 135,579 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,076 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX450H?

Based on 114,223 MOT tests across 8,014 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
6,746
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 999
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 759
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 585
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 497
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LT59 RYP is a 2009 Lexus RX450H in Silver with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Lexus RX450H models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 82,388 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus RX450H fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 999 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT59 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX450H typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus RX450H is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT59 RYP is a 2009 Lexus RX450H, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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