Pass rate, every year
88.3% Above average
1,389 tests across 6 model years, 2007–2012.
+7.3 pts vs the national average
Lexus LS600H MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
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Best year to buy
2011 94.2%
The strongest of the 6 years on record. See the 2011 page →
Worst year to buy
2009 85.9%
8.3 points below the 2011 peak. See the 2009 page →
The Lexus LS600H MOT pass rate is 88.3%, +7.3 percentage points above the UK average. That is 1,389 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2007 and 2012. This page lists the most common Lexus LS600H MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
Lexus LS600H MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Lexus LS600H passed on its first attempt in 87.2%, and its overall record sits +7.3 percentage points above the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Lexus LS600H in the 2023–2025 data: 1,389 tests across 6 model years (2007–2012). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 1,389 |
| Overall pass rate | 88.3% |
| Passed on first attempt | 87.2% |
| Average mileage at test | 108,333 mi |
| Model years covered | 2007–2012 (6 years) |
| Versus UK national average | +7.3 pts above |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Lexus LS600H MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Lexus LS600H, the Visibility section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 22% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20% |
| Suspension | 20% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17% |
| Tyres | 12% |
| Brakes | 6% |
| Steering | 3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0% |
Shares are over the Lexus LS600H's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Visibility
Around 22% of the recorded Lexus LS600H failures fall in the Visibility section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (2.7%), "Wipers blade defective" (1.2%), "Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position" (0.1%) among the Lexus LS600H's visibility faults.
Body, chassis, structure
Around 20% of the recorded Lexus LS600H failures fall in the Body, chassis, structure section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Joints constant velocity boot severely deteriorated" (3.2%), "Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (0.3%), "Door condition cannot be opened from inside the vehicle" (0.1%) among the Lexus LS600H's body, chassis, structure faults.
Suspension
Around 20% of the recorded Lexus LS600H failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (2.2%), "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (1.0%), "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (0.2%) among the Lexus LS600H's suspension faults.
Top Recorded Lexus LS600H DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Lexus LS600H, each with how many of the model's 1,389 tests it was noted on.
- "Joints constant velocity boot severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 45 Lexus LS600H tests, 3.2% of the model's MOT record.
- "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 37 Lexus LS600H tests, 2.7% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 31 Lexus LS600H tests, 2.2% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp lens slightly defective" (Minor) — noted on about 21 Lexus LS600H tests, 1.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Wipers blade defective" (Minor) — noted on about 17 Lexus LS600H tests, 1.2% of the model's MOT record.
- "Has ply or cords exposed" (Major) — noted on about 15 Lexus LS600H tests, 1.1% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Lexus LS600H Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Lexus LS600H model year on record is 2011 (94.2% across 121 tests), and the weakest is 2009 (85.9%). The gap between them is 8.3 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 LS600H | 51 | 88.2% |
| 2011 LS600H | 121 | 94.2% |
| 2010 LS600H | 139 | 88.5% |
| 2009 LS600H | 277 | 85.9% |
| 2008 LS600H | 503 | 88.5% |
| 2007 LS600H | 298 | 87.9% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Lexus LS600H Owners
These checks follow this Lexus LS600H's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Lexus LS600H.
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the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”
Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the lights — “headlamp lens slightly defective”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Lexus LS600H. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lexus LS600H MOT & Reliability
What is the Lexus LS600H MOT pass rate?
88.3% of the 1,389 recorded Lexus LS600H MOT tests ended in a pass, +7.3 percentage points above the national average. 87.2% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Lexus LS600H model years pass the MOT most often?
2011 is the strongest Lexus LS600H year on record at 94.2%, while 2009 is the weakest at 85.9%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Lexus LS600H MOT failures?
The most recorded Lexus LS600H failures are "Joints constant velocity boot severely deteriorated" and "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" — together around 6% of tests, mostly in the Body, chassis, structure section.