London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LB54 OTPMOT history

LB54 OTP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 280,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2024
Mileage
280,349 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 OTP was last recorded at 280,349 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Mar 2023: 280,336 miles, lower than 288,254 miles on 22 Jan 2022.

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
280,336 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
8,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 280,349 miles
  • 2023 – 280,336 miles
  • 2022 – 288,254 miles
  • 2021 – 288,248 miles
  • 2020 – 277,082 miles
  • 2019 – 268,114 miles
  • 2018 – 259,367 miles
  • 2017 – 246,285 miles
  • 2016 – 221,670 miles
  • 2015 – 201,729 miles
  • 2014 – 193,082 miles
  • 2013 – 180,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail280,349 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plug repair on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail280,349 miles (+13)1 dangerous14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,349 miles
    Test number
    601855331745
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plug repair on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass280,336 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    280,336 miles
    Test number
    869366598183
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail280,336 miles (-7,918)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,336 miles
    Test number
    857043291245
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass288,254 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    288,254 miles
    Test number
    309856905229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail288,248 miles (+11,166)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,248 miles
    Test number
    795713203515
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass277,082 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    277,082 miles
    Test number
    283312848434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass268,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    268,114 miles
    Test number
    846730341369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail268,114 miles (+8,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,114 miles
    Test number
    171726129792
    • MajorBoot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass259,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    259,367 miles
    Test number
    960588093989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail259,367 miles (+5,172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,367 miles
    Test number
    871487955347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass254,195 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    254,195 miles
    Test number
    788266494604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass246,285 miles (+12,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    246,285 miles
    Test number
    788308022633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass233,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    233,585 miles
    Test number
    769411265342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail233,585 miles (+11,915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,585 miles
    Test number
    588106278078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  15. Pass221,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    221,670 miles
    Test number
    278005810425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail221,670 miles (+12,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,670 miles
    Test number
    290681177968
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

  17. Pass208,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    208,726 miles
    Test number
    678772241855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail208,726 miles (+6,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,726 miles
    Test number
    685524294762
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass201,729 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    201,729 miles
    Test number
    588314516919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass197,533 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    197,533 miles
    Test number
    586570725140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass193,082 miles (+6,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    193,082 miles
    Test number
    416310304404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass186,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    186,814 miles
    Test number
    296160624143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail186,814 miles (+6,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,814 miles
    Test number
    676140624110
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass180,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    180,757 miles
    Test number
    297616393259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 OTP

Does LB54 OTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OTP expired on 14 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OTP?
The MOT on LB54 OTP expired on 14 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OTP done?
LB54 OTP was recorded at 280,349 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 8,657 miles a year.
Has LB54 OTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OTP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 OTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 OTP find?
LB54 OTP failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 14 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plug repair on sidewall; all direction indicators not working; hazard warning lamps inoperative all, and 15 more.

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