Car statistics

Lexus LS statistics

How many Lexus LS cars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

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Records analysed
4,491 LS records (licensed and SORN)
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 2,580 −5.8% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 1,911 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 524 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Peak year 2005 9,180 licensed
  • New registrations in 2025 32 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Petrol 75.7% of those licensed

How many Lexus LS cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 2,580 Lexus LS cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 1,911 declared off the road (SORN). That is 71.9% fewer than the peak of 9,180 in 2005.

Lexus LS cars licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 9,180 in 2005.

Lexus LS cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 3,422
1995 4,462
1996 5,307
1997 5,974
1998 6,801
1999 7,282
2000 7,640
2001 8,178
2002 8,512
2003 8,813
2004 9,099
2005 9,180
2006 9,063
2007 9,153
2008 8,933
2009 8,686
2010 8,143
2011 7,440
2012 6,872
2013 6,413
2014 5,946
2015 5,546
2016 5,219
2017 4,778
2018 4,442
2019 4,098
2020 3,773
2021 3,543
2022 3,266
2023 3,029
2024 2,773
2025 2,639
2026 2,580

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Lexus LS MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Lexus LS cars in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Lexus LS registrations over time

Registrations of Lexus LS cars for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 706 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 32 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

Lexus LS cars registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 706
’02 488
’03 381
’04 448
’05 392
’06 263
’07 566
’08 374
’09 194
’10 65
’11 44
’12 21
’13 74
’14 43
’15 36
’16 14
’17 12
’18 76
’19 25
’20 9
’21 14
’22 21
’23 14
’24 17
’25 32

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Lexus LS safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Lexus LS in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus LS. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Lexus LS with other Lexus models

Lexus LS compared with other Lexus models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Lexus LS 2,580 −5.8% 1,911 524 Petrol
Lexus NX 45,099 +8.8% 604 162 Hybrid
Lexus RX 38,018 −2.1% 3,946 181 Hybrid
Lexus IS 30,131 −7.0% 7,285 196 Petrol
Lexus CT 29,505 −0.2% 352 197 Hybrid

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of June 2026 4,491 LS records (licensed and SORN) 2 October 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 2 October 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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