London Taxis INT TX4
Purple · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc
LB56 EXOMOT history
LB56 EXO is a purple diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 309,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 309,128 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,917 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 EXO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX4
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,486 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 8 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 EXO was last recorded at 309,128 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 309,128 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,917 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 309,128 miles
- 2024 – 309,126 miles
- 2023 – 306,804 miles
- 2022 – 302,719 miles
- 2021 – 294,851 miles
- 2020 – 289,830 miles
- 2019 – 285,182 miles
- 2018 – 271,770 miles
- 2017 – 257,131 miles
- 2016 – 239,668 miles
- 2015 – 221,490 miles
- 2014 – 204,369 miles
- 2013 – 193,415 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass309,128 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 7 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass309,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 309,128 miles
- Test number
- 250545944253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail309,128 miles (+2)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 309,128 miles
- Test number
- 765744696116
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush to chassis fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail309,126 miles (+2,322)9 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 309,126 miles
- Test number
- 201889610304
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass306,804 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 306,804 miles
- Test number
- 387757421947
- MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail306,803 miles (+4,084)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 306,803 miles
- Test number
- 324789891629
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass302,719 miles (+108)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 302,719 miles
- Test number
- 576388119529
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail302,611 miles (+7,760)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,611 miles
- Test number
- 132897405733
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass294,851 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 294,851 miles
- Test number
- 756028795559
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFoot brake travel slightly long
Fail294,846 miles (+180)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 294,846 miles
- Test number
- 301957745939
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail294,666 miles (+4,836)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 294,666 miles
- Test number
- 769834384464
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass289,830 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 289,830 miles
- Test number
- 285824826975
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass285,182 miles (+5,762)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 285,182 miles
- Test number
- 815227407259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass279,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 279,420 miles
- Test number
- 844371132926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail279,420 miles (+7,650)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,420 miles
- Test number
- 672154578012
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass271,770 miles (+7,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 271,770 miles
- Test number
- 722605836504
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment
Pass264,770 miles (+7,639)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 264,770 miles
- Test number
- 567989472001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,131 miles (+8,071)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 257,131 miles
- Test number
- 836675825806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,060 miles (+9,392)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 249,060 miles
- Test number
- 787252417294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass239,668 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 239,668 miles
- Test number
- 454929371947
- AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail239,665 miles (+8,142)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,665 miles
- Test number
- 747087278624
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass231,523 miles (+10,033)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 231,523 miles
- Test number
- 523959253104
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass221,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 221,490 miles
- Test number
- 794777590016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,490 miles (+7,714)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,490 miles
- Test number
- 445805199087
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass213,776 miles (+9,407)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 213,776 miles
- Test number
- 869817945122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,369 miles (+5,496)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 204,369 miles
- Test number
- 927665514362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,873 miles (+5,458)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 198,873 miles
- Test number
- 496478424103
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass193,415 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 193,415 miles
- Test number
- 687101413364
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about LB56 EXO
- Does LB56 EXO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 EXO expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 EXO?
- The MOT on LB56 EXO expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 EXO done?
- LB56 EXO was recorded at 309,128 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 9,917 miles a year.
- Has LB56 EXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 EXO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 EXO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 EXO find?
- LB56 EXO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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