London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,499 cc

LB56 EYKMOT history

LB56 EYK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 279,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
279,648 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 EYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Silver Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 EYK was last recorded at 279,648 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 14,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,639 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
14,009 miles
Average per year
13,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 279,648 miles
  • 2022 – 265,639 miles
  • 2021 – 264,477 miles
  • 2020 – 251,107 miles
  • 2019 – 237,249 miles
  • 2018 – 221,212 miles
  • 2017 – 199,928 miles
  • 2016 – 182,428 miles
  • 2015 – 160,629 miles
  • 2014 – 146,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,648 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
  • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS CORROSION

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    279,648 miles
    Test number
    671729661304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryRear CHASSIS CORROSION

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    550002016953
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862393171712
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass265,639 miles (+14)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    265,639 miles
    Test number
    817558560933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAirbox slightly loose missing screws
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met 16%

  5. Fail265,625 miles (+1,148)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,625 miles
    Test number
    148842531941
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box losing its outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass264,477 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    264,477 miles
    Test number
    683615720480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass256,658 miles (+5,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    256,658 miles
    Test number
    550995135479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has a little play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass251,107 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    251,107 miles
    Test number
    475277755054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass250,084 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    250,084 miles
    Test number
    593994134692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass245,178 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    245,178 miles
    Test number
    427634666190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass237,249 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    237,249 miles
    Test number
    258385776421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass228,774 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    228,774 miles
    Test number
    543478035186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass221,212 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    221,212 miles
    Test number
    143741064835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass208,571 miles (+8,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    208,571 miles
    Test number
    859252927946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass199,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    199,928 miles
    Test number
    174157592850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail199,928 miles (+9,652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,928 miles
    Test number
    462534382146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass190,276 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    190,276 miles
    Test number
    802133664047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass182,428 miles (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    182,428 miles
    Test number
    736439659589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass169,761 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,761 miles
    Test number
    204761112170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass160,629 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,629 miles
    Test number
    569699033019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    149,621 miles
    Test number
    905022945051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail149,621 miles (+3,562)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,621 miles
    Test number
    396042745004
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass146,059 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    146,059 miles
    Test number
    578142864294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    195691044432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail138,579 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    125421044478
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about LB56 EYK

Does LB56 EYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 EYK expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 EYK?
The MOT on LB56 EYK expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 EYK done?
LB56 EYK was recorded at 279,648 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 13,373 miles a year.
Has LB56 EYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 EYK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 EYK 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 EYK find?
LB56 EYK passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slight play; rear chassis corrosion.

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