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LEXUS RX 500 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 634 LEXUS RX 500s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 659 in 2025 Q3 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 25 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 (634 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the RX 500
The following is a list of Lexus vehicles, including past and present production models, as well as concept vehicles and limited editions. Model generations are ordered by year of introduction. This list dates back to the start of production in 1989 for the 1990 model year, when Lexus was founded as the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corporation. Vehicle designations on production vehicles indicate class and powertrain size.
LEXUS RX 500 — questions & answers
How many LEXUS RX 500 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 634 LEXUS RX 500 were still registered in the UK — 592 licensed and on the road, plus 42 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LEXUS RX 500 rare?
The LEXUS RX 500 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (634), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the LEXUS RX 500 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LEXUS RX 500 on UK roads fell by 21 (3.2%).
What fuel do most LEXUS RX 500 use?
Most LEXUS RX 500 run on hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LEXUS RX 500 peak?
The LEXUS RX 500 peaked at 659 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q1.