London Taxis INT TX4

Cream · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LB56 EXWMOT history

LB56 EXW is a cream diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
106,899 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EXW was last recorded at 106,899 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,897 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,899 miles
  • 2023 – 106,747 miles
  • 2022 – 104,815 miles
  • 2020 – 101,184 miles
  • 2019 – 98,985 miles
  • 2018 – 98,259 miles
  • 2017 – 95,486 miles
  • 2016 – 88,163 miles
  • 2015 – 81,130 miles
  • 2014 – 73,915 miles
  • 2013 – 67,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,899 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,899 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    992534752767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,897 miles (+150)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    845644490301
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,747 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,747 miles
    Test number
    718043818190
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,747 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,747 miles
    Test number
    514160258985
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,815 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    514459193678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - Slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Yellow Chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,815 miles (+1)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,815 miles
    Test number
    740288461419
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre - Slight damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Yellow Chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail104,814 miles (+3,630)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    106265322977
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,184 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    176131185580
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,138 miles (+2,153)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    228964945939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,985 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,985 miles
    Test number
    440573906073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,259 miles (+328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    976311716638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,931 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    735623109114
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail97,908 miles (+2,422)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    797778207970
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass95,486 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    557075637500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass92,781 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    163059929444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExc oil leak

  16. Fail92,628 miles (+4,465)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    526711762265
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExc oil leak

  17. Pass88,163 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    824076372098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,169 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,169 miles
    Test number
    287488319950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass81,130 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    949739050644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail81,123 miles (+3,327)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    276589147889
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb wrongly (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass77,796 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,796 miles
    Test number
    815576125130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,915 miles (+3,445)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    346602904385
    • NoteEngine has water and oil leaks
    • NoteSteering gearbox has slighty oil leaks

  23. Pass70,470 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,470 miles
    Test number
    358609834169
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass67,067 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,067 miles
    Test number
    749713203303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

Questions about LB56 EXW

Does LB56 EXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 EXW expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EXW?
The MOT on LB56 EXW expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 EXW done?
LB56 EXW was recorded at 106,899 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has LB56 EXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EXW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 EXW 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 EXW find?
LB56 EXW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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