Is the Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt reliable?

The Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt has an average MOT pass rate of 83% across 3 years, based on 227 tests in 2026. That's 1 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2011 with a 87% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt is best?

The 2011 Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 79%. There's a 8 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 227 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

227

Best Year

2011 (87%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt

The Lexus Rx 450h se-i cvt has been tested 227 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2009 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as Hybrid Electric (Clean).

Best and Worst Years

The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 87% pass rate from 79 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 79%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer LEXUS RX 450H SE-I CVTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 134,225 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 104,983 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Rx 450h se-i cvt is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.