London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,664 cc

L66 EJPMOT history

L66 EJP is a yellow diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 501,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
501,256 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 EJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 EJP was last recorded at 501,256 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 236,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2013.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2010: 195,891 miles, lower than 391,563 miles on 15 Dec 2009.

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
265,247 miles · 11 Jun 2013
Between the last two tests
236,009 miles
Average per year
12,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 501,256 miles
  • 2013 – 265,247 miles
  • 2010 – 195,891 miles
  • 2009 – 391,563 miles
  • 2008 – 346,333 miles
  • 2007 – 293,894 miles
  • 2006 – 260,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass501,256 miles
  • AdvisoryFront STEERING DAMPER IS SLIGHTLY WEAK
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING IDLER BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP ARM (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass501,256 miles (+236,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    501,256 miles
    Test number
    436826818183
    • AdvisoryFront STEERING DAMPER IS SLIGHTLY WEAK
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING IDLER BOX HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN DROP ARM (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass265,247 miles (+69,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    265,247 miles
    Test number
    399852163163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,891 miles (-195,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    195,891 miles
    Test number
    583767960175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass391,563 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    391,563 miles
    Test number
    501259249326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSteering box fluid leak
    • NoteStonechips on front windscreen

  5. Fail391,563 miles (+9,084)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    391,563 miles
    Test number
    832418549374
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSteering box fluid leak
    • NoteStonechips on front windscreen

  6. Pass382,479 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    382,479 miles
    Test number
    720976649273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  7. Fail382,476 miles (+17,879)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    382,476 miles
    Test number
    794085749245
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  8. Pass364,597 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    364,597 miles
    Test number
    830782479040
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLong footbrake travel

  9. Fail364,597 miles (+18,264)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,597 miles
    Test number
    822035469003
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLong footbrake travel

  10. Pass346,333 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    346,333 miles
    Test number
    424205548277
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch rusty
    • NoteSome leds inop centre brake light

  11. Fail346,333 miles (+20,843)9 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    346,333 miles
    Test number
    601549938203
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes rusty
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOffside rear wheel arch rusty
    • NoteSome leds inop centre brake light

  12. Pass325,490 miles (+1)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    325,490 miles
    Test number
    263533858056
    • NoteSlight play from both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play from front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play from off side front lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play from off side upper wishbone bushes
    • NoteSlight play from steering damper
    • NoteStone chips in screen

  13. Fail325,489 miles (+31,595)10 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,489 miles
    Test number
    814120858034
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play from both rear wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play from front wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight play from off side front lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play from off side upper wishbone bushes
    • NoteSlight play from steering damper
    • NoteStone chips in screen

  14. Pass293,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    293,894 miles
    Test number
    900691587083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail293,894 miles (+33,603)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,894 miles
    Test number
    501019377049
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass260,291 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    260,291 miles
    Test number
    921782166035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail260,288 miles10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,288 miles
    Test number
    590279056023
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureLeaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCentre brake light some leds inop,
    • NoteMax play in both front hubs
    • NotePlay in steering dampner bushes

Questions about L66 EJP

Does L66 EJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L66 EJP expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L66 EJP?
The MOT on L66 EJP expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L66 EJP done?
L66 EJP was recorded at 501,256 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 12,638 miles a year.
Has L66 EJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 EJP has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2009.
Has the mileage on L66 EJP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L66 EJP find?
L66 EJP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front steering damper is slightly weak; front steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering idler box has slight play in drop arm.

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