London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LD08 KWYMOT history

LD08 KWY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,354 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2019
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
28,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 KWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 KWY was last recorded at 145,354 miles on 5 Mar 2019, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2019: 145,354 miles, lower than 204,163 miles on 21 Jan 2015.

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
145,354 miles · 28 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
28,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 145,354 miles
  • 2015 – 204,163 miles
  • 2014 – 196,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    819044881656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172163213361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596399678534
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426511480458
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    763430498020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    648224014955
    • 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    194145624338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    418487943796
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass145,354 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    667141362879
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  10. Fail145,354 miles6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    673542953398
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper boss insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867657985276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    774385776208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881838954990
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    330617110297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    440184383531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    624763210139
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    998378110756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    324710099317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass204,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    204,163 miles
    Test number
    918611725039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail204,163 miles (+7,725)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,163 miles
    Test number
    958141925068
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass196,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    196,438 miles
    Test number
    329595094198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail196,438 miles (+196,410)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,438 miles
    Test number
    985695194172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
  23. Pass28 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28 miles
    Test number
    876881024091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 KWY

Does LD08 KWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 KWY expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 KWY?
The MOT on LD08 KWY expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 KWY done?
LD08 KWY was recorded at 145,354 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2019, an average of 28,400 miles a year.
Has LD08 KWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 KWY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 KWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 KWY find?
LD08 KWY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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