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LEXUS LC 500 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 589 LEXUS LC 500s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 599 in 2025 Q1 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (589 in the latest data).
Rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the LC 500
The Lexus LC (レクサス・LC, Rekusasu Eru Shī) is a grand tourer manufactured by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Based on the 2012 LF-LC Concept, it was revealed at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It replaced the SC, which was produced from 1991 to 2010. The LC is the first Lexus model to utilize the GA-L platform, which, along with other components, is shared with the full-size XF50 series LS sedan. According to Lexus, the name "LC" stands for "Luxury Coupe".
LEXUS LC 500 — questions & answers
How many LEXUS LC 500 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 589 LEXUS LC 500 were still registered in the UK — 549 licensed and on the road, plus 40 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LEXUS LC 500 rare?
The LEXUS LC 500 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (589), making it rarer than 41% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the LEXUS LC 500 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LEXUS LC 500 on UK roads fell by 10 (1.7%).
What fuel do most LEXUS LC 500 use?
Most LEXUS LC 500 run on petrol — about 66% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the LEXUS LC 500 peak?
The LEXUS LC 500 peaked at 599 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q2.