London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LK56 RBYMOT history

LK56 RBY is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 530,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
530,322 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
18,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 RBY was last recorded at 530,322 miles on 21 May 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
530,307 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
18,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 530,322 miles
  • 2024 – 522,742 miles
  • 2023 – 508,064 miles
  • 2022 – 492,599 miles
  • 2021 – 472,415 miles
  • 2020 – 458,537 miles
  • 2019 – 449,666 miles
  • 2018 – 432,395 miles
  • 2017 – 407,730 miles
  • 2016 – 389,798 miles
  • 2015 – 366,525 miles
  • 2014 – 339,954 miles
  • 2013 – 311,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass530,322 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, nearside ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass530,322 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    530,322 miles
    Test number
    840598300566
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, nearside ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail530,307 miles (+16)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    530,307 miles
    Test number
    948711195753
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system T-piece on rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, nearside ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail530,291 miles (+24)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    530,291 miles
    Test number
    175705185641
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail530,267 miles (+7,525)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    530,267 miles
    Test number
    602304125894
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass522,742 miles (+7,031)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    522,742 miles
    Test number
    777627064561
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass515,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    515,711 miles
    Test number
    159748415398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail515,698 miles (+7,634)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    515,698 miles
    Test number
    278688143388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass508,064 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    508,064 miles
    Test number
    316162299331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail508,043 miles (+7,400)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    508,043 miles
    Test number
    172794451749
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass500,643 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    500,643 miles
    Test number
    454770113651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail500,635 miles (+8,036)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    500,635 miles
    Test number
    884086310536
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure corner bracket corroded away (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch within 30cm of anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass492,599 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    492,599 miles
    Test number
    838850362944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Fail492,547 miles (+8,937)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    492,547 miles
    Test number
    560313001801
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass483,610 miles (+11,195)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    483,610 miles
    Test number
    270677319112
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch under nut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass472,415 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    472,415 miles
    Test number
    518866537234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail472,404 miles (+13,867)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    472,404 miles
    Test number
    317950802836
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch near nut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  17. Pass458,537 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    458,537 miles
    Test number
    983110366452
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. Fail458,528 miles (+8,862)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    458,528 miles
    Test number
    126861290478
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  19. Pass449,666 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    449,666 miles
    Test number
    331857277005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail449,658 miles (+4,653)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    449,658 miles
    Test number
    979452232764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  21. Pass445,005 miles (+12,610)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    445,005 miles
    Test number
    997567345397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass432,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    432,395 miles
    Test number
    950252290774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail432,395 miles (+6,555)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    432,395 miles
    Test number
    838472796068
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  24. Pass425,840 miles (+18,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    425,840 miles
    Test number
    509098516557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  25. Pass407,730 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    407,730 miles
    Test number
    754253754675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass398,640 miles (+8,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    398,640 miles
    Test number
    709344168400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  27. Pass389,798 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    389,798 miles
    Test number
    923745752370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass386,414 miles (+19,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    386,414 miles
    Test number
    898700677101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  29. Pass366,525 miles (+26,571)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    366,525 miles
    Test number
    715161679892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass339,954 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    339,954 miles
    Test number
    478831224492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass334,012 miles (+22,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    334,012 miles
    Test number
    267796444241
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  32. Fail311,804 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,804 miles
    Test number
    148282823345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  33. Pass311,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    311,804 miles
    Test number
    688102523382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 RBY

Does LK56 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 RBY expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 RBY?
The MOT on LK56 RBY expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 RBY done?
LK56 RBY was recorded at 530,322 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 18,994 miles a year.
Has LK56 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 RBY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 RBY 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 LK56 RBY find?
LK56 RBY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play central track rod, nearside ball joint..

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