Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT (2007)
2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT
CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Lexus RX400h is markedly less reliable than the UK average: only 65.8% pass first time versus 80% nationwide, and nearly a third of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a serious red flag that demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection. This hybrid is accumulating high advisories (18.7 per vehicle on average) even at relatively modest mileage for its age, suggesting that wear and maintenance issues compound quickly once problems start.
At a median of around 100,600 miles, these cars have done average mileage for a 17-year-old, but the 2.6 average failures per test indicate structural reliability concerns rather than just age-related grime. Before buying one, get an independent hybrid-specialist inspection focusing on battery condition and cooling-system integrity—these are the components that typically drive the failure and advisory counts up on this generation RX.
What to check before buying a 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 31.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (49%) | 79 | 49.8% | 1.87 |
| Electric (20%) | 32 | 79.4% | 3.44 |
| Petrol (17%) | 28 | 81.5% | 3.5 |
| Other (11%) | 18 | 82.6% | 3.06 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 85.3% | 2.5 |
| Fuel Cells (1%) | 2 | 94.1% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles fall between 75,090 and 121,305 miles.
2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT — Still on the Road
83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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