Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

32% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles, the 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT (2007)

161 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.6% first-time pass rate

2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT

CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

31.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.6

Over 13.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 75k–121k

For context

These stats describe 161 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 161 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 31.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (49%)	79	81.9%	1.87

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

100,606

typical

75,090

low mileage

121,305

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT vehicles fall between 75,090 and 121,305 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 75,090 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 75,090–121,305 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 163,761 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVT — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Lexus Rx400 H SE L CVTs are still being driven.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.6

Avg failures per vehicle

18.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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