London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,664 cc

GDR 779MOT history

GDR 779 is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 5 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 289,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
289,487 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GDR 779
Registration format
Dateless
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GDR 779 was last recorded at 289,487 miles on 1 May 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2022: 288,151 miles, lower than 393,322 miles on 25 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
289,457 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 289,487 miles
  • 2024 – 289,457 miles
  • 2023 – 289,149 miles
  • 2022 – 288,153 miles
  • 2021 – 393,322 miles
  • 2017 – 289,106 miles
  • 2016 – 285,367 miles
  • 2015 – 277,817 miles
  • 2014 – 270,552 miles
  • 2013 – 260,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,487 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,487 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    289,487 miles
    Test number
    600618841794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass289,457 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    289,457 miles
    Test number
    121208062152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail289,450 miles (+301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,450 miles
    Test number
    849814637798
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill at jacking point corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass289,149 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    289,149 miles
    Test number
    451456904075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail289,145 miles (+992)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,145 miles
    Test number
    362859479841
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass288,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    288,153 miles
    Test number
    806654227758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail288,151 miles (-105,171)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,151 miles
    Test number
    170010345977
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass393,322 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    393,322 miles
    Test number
    704480495902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail393,319 miles (+104,213)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    393,319 miles
    Test number
    320319138859
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a small nail and a screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOS indicator tell tale light not working

  10. Pass289,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    289,106 miles
    Test number
    904154597831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  11. Fail289,106 miles (+3,739)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,106 miles
    Test number
    187962313442
    • FailureRear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  12. Pass285,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    285,367 miles
    Test number
    445556342822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail285,366 miles (+3,435)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,366 miles
    Test number
    728145074378
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNoise detected at vehicle start-up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust emits slight smoke

  14. Pass281,931 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    281,931 miles
    Test number
    573684836211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass277,817 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    277,817 miles
    Test number
    859676635270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass274,361 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    274,361 miles
    Test number
    177363665439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass270,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    270,552 miles
    Test number
    358534924254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail270,551 miles (+4,861)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,551 miles
    Test number
    875864324247
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass265,690 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    265,690 miles
    Test number
    815880554008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass260,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    260,391 miles
    Test number
    908232433284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GDR 779

What vehicle is registration GDR 779 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GDR 779 on a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 5 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GDR 779 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on GDR 779 expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on GDR 779?
The MOT on GDR 779 expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has GDR 779 done?
GDR 779 was recorded at 289,487 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 2,488 miles a year.
Has GDR 779 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GDR 779 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on GDR 779 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on GDR 779 find?
GDR 779 passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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