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Lexus Gx470 vs Lexus Rx: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Lexus Gx470
72%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Lexus Rx
93%
MOT pass rate · 18,210 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Gx470 (72%) and Lexus Rx (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Lexus Gx470 Lexus Rx
MOT pass rate 72% 93% ✓
MOT failure rate 28% 7% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.3 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 174,348 mi 56,088 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 8 18,210

Most common faults

Lexus Gx470

  1. Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  5. n/s amber parking light not working
  6. tyre pressure monitoring system indicates fault

Lexus Rx

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Lexus Gx470 (72%) and Lexus Rx (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Lexus Gx470 report Full Lexus Rx report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.