Lexus Nx vs Lexus Rx330: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Nx
92%
MOT pass rate · 29,652 vehicles
Lexus Rx330
79%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Nx (92%) and Lexus Rx330 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Nx | Lexus Rx330 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 92% ✓ | 79% |
| MOT failure rate | 8% ✓ | 21% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 54,657 mi | 131,725 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 29,652 | 21 |
Most common faults
Lexus Nx
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lexus Rx330
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Nx (92%) and Lexus Rx330 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Lexus Nx report Full Lexus Rx330 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.