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Lexus Nx vs Lexus Rx 450h premier cvt: reliability comparison

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

Lexus Nx
92%
MOT pass rate · 29,652 vehicles
More reliable
Lexus Rx 450h premier cvt
90%
MOT pass rate · 591 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Nx is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Lexus Nx Lexus Rx 450h premier cvt
MOT pass rate 92% 90%
MOT failure rate 8% 10%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 1.0
Dangerous-fault share 3% 2%
Average mileage 54,657 mi 93,244 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 29,652 591

Most common faults

Lexus Nx

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

Lexus Rx 450h premier cvt

  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. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Nx is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Lexus Nx report Full Lexus Rx 450h premier cvt 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.