London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LD08 KXEMOT history

LD08 KXE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 205,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
205,836 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 KXE
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 KXE was last recorded at 205,836 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,798 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
11,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 205,836 miles
  • 2023 – 191,144 miles
  • 2022 – 179,426 miles
  • 2021 – 157,995 miles
  • 2020 – 152,202 miles
  • 2019 – 138,156 miles
  • 2018 – 132,952 miles
  • 2017 – 120,039 miles
  • 2016 – 115,670 miles
  • 2015 – 108,264 miles
  • 2014 – 98,916 miles
  • 2013 – 85,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,836 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,836 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,836 miles
    Test number
    947093048912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,798 miles (+3,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,798 miles
    Test number
    398848272883
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass202,707 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    202,707 miles
    Test number
    684409711062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,144 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    191,144 miles
    Test number
    295631816065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,147 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    187,147 miles
    Test number
    802507770583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,426 miles
    Test number
    772286424406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,381 miles (+11,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    772668888332
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass167,493 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    320341009732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,438 miles (+9,443)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,438 miles
    Test number
    346014249186
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass157,995 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,995 miles
    Test number
    188500118844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,975 miles (+5,773)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,975 miles
    Test number
    649695266122
    • DangerousOffside Engine mounting fractured Near nut (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Sub frame (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass152,202 miles (+3,594)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,202 miles
    Test number
    930014457702
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass148,608 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,608 miles
    Test number
    439905110095
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  14. Fail148,518 miles (+10,362)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,518 miles
    Test number
    263028933804
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass138,156 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,156 miles
    Test number
    666237000987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,751 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    135,751 miles
    Test number
    533981350089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,952 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,952 miles
    Test number
    471375594858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,306 miles
    Test number
    858509456514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    450298261685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,039 miles (+4,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    966690623182
    • 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)
  21. Pass115,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,670 miles
    Test number
    344321947726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696933115083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,264 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    247118901083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,831 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    779622715116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass98,916 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    599402334322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,595 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,595 miles
    Test number
    635805114137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear axle slightly noisy in operation
  27. Fail91,589 miles (+5,651)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    249273114447
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  28. Pass85,938 miles (+7,419)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,938 miles
    Test number
    335894393414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteFront bumper not fully secure(offside)...
  29. Fail78,519 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    298012413163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Pass78,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    299912313144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 KXE

Does LD08 KXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 KXE expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 KXE?
The MOT on LD08 KXE expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 KXE done?
LD08 KXE was recorded at 205,836 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 11,235 miles a year.
Has LD08 KXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 KXE has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 KXE 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 LD08 KXE find?
LD08 KXE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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