London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LL09 LAOMOT history

LL09 LAO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 32 MOT tests, with 331,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
331,176 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
23 passed · 9 failed
Per year
19,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 LAO was last recorded at 331,176 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 12,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2024: 291,667 miles, lower than 304,671 miles on 13 Apr 2022.

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
318,533 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,643 miles
Average per year
19,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 331,176 miles
  • 2025 – 318,533 miles
  • 2024 – 296,709 miles
  • 2022 – 304,671 miles
  • 2021 – 295,358 miles
  • 2020 – 279,149 miles
  • 2019 – 262,014 miles
  • 2018 – 231,734 miles
  • 2017 – 201,830 miles
  • 2016 – 173,144 miles
  • 2015 – 146,611 miles
  • 2014 – 121,733 miles
  • 2013 – 95,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass331,176 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass331,176 miles (+12,643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    331,176 miles
    Test number
    640961698803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass318,533 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    318,533 miles
    Test number
    413842493909
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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))
  3. Fail318,496 miles (+17,183)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,496 miles
    Test number
    855988168590
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement in both offside axle flats and cups (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass301,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    301,313 miles
    Test number
    981901198448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail301,313 miles (+4,604)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,313 miles
    Test number
    179186397061
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass296,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    296,709 miles
    Test number
    417629301690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail296,709 miles (+5,042)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,709 miles
    Test number
    737367030321
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass291,667 miles (-13,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    291,667 miles
    Test number
    987178809397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass304,671 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    304,671 miles
    Test number
    784152802294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass295,358 miles (+10,119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    295,358 miles
    Test number
    843785742019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass285,239 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    285,239 miles
    Test number
    493408518198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass279,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    279,149 miles
    Test number
    134916833017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail279,149 miles (+17,135)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,149 miles
    Test number
    559786624224
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass262,014 miles (+16,237)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    262,014 miles
    Test number
    996572932633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  15. Pass245,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    245,777 miles
    Test number
    168786996099
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. Fail245,764 miles (+14,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,764 miles
    Test number
    698537362223
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  17. Pass231,734 miles (+15,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    231,734 miles
    Test number
    698385268629
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  18. Pass215,874 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    215,874 miles
    Test number
    647905864904
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  19. Fail215,855 miles (+14,025)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,855 miles
    Test number
    261388411882
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  20. Pass201,830 miles (+15,739)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    201,830 miles
    Test number
    498864848629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass186,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    186,091 miles
    Test number
    679138989514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail186,090 miles (+12,946)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,090 miles
    Test number
    455509600493
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad pedal worn
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass173,144 miles (+13,720)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    173,144 miles
    Test number
    523338015169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass159,424 miles (+12,813)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,424 miles
    Test number
    861668421934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass146,611 miles (+14,291)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    220387782616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass132,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    969954755179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail132,320 miles (+10,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    965744755152
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  28. Pass121,733 miles (+14,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    498290554312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass107,423 miles (+12,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    999825054199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass95,403 miles (+15,709)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    906317333359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,694 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    219015953429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  32. Pass79,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    548865353184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 LAO

Does LL09 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 LAO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 LAO?
The MOT on LL09 LAO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 LAO done?
LL09 LAO was recorded at 331,176 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 19,518 miles a year.
Has LL09 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 LAO has failed 9 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 LAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL09 LAO find?
LL09 LAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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