2008 Lexus RX · 8,804 MOT tests
2008 Lexus RX reliability
2008 Lexus RXs fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 RX years (8,804 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- 25.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus RXs: 19.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 121,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,804
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Lexus RX
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11%
- Suspension8.3%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.74%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.61%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.37%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (19.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.12%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.01%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Lexus RX reliable?
2008 Lexus RXs fail 25.7% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 RX years (8,804 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Lexus RX MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.99% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.83% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Lexus RX have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Lexus RX shows 121,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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