London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,499 cc

LL15 BYGMOT history

LL15 BYG is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 331,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
331,036 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL15 BYG
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
2015
First used
29 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL15 BYG was last recorded at 331,036 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 15,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2024: 252,181 miles, lower than 262,506 miles on 11 Apr 2023.

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
315,220 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
15,816 miles
Average per year
19,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 331,036 miles
  • 2025 – 301,634 miles
  • 2024 – 252,190 miles
  • 2023 – 262,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail331,036 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe rustingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear of chassis rusting
  • AdvisoryRear springs rusting

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/side front lower arm balljoint rubber perrishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/side rear brakepipe starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Apr 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail331,036 miles (+15,816)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,036 miles
    Test number
    488118866361
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe rusting
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis rusting
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusting
  2. Pass315,220 miles (+13,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    315,220 miles
    Test number
    460101248439
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/side front top arm bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/side front wheel bearing
  3. Pass301,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    301,634 miles
    Test number
    118773940398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail301,634 miles (+18,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,634 miles
    Test number
    801522545970
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass282,815 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    282,815 miles
    Test number
    592960335088
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe rusting
  6. Fail282,805 miles (+30,615)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,805 miles
    Test number
    328137195726
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe rusting
  7. Pass252,190 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    252,190 miles
    Test number
    815702141630
    • AdvisoryN/side front lower arm balljoint rubber perrishing
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe starting to rust
  8. Fail252,181 miles (-10,325)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,181 miles
    Test number
    477764193367
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/side front lower arm balljoint rubber perrishing
    • AdvisoryO/side rear brakepipe starting to rust
  9. Pass262,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    262,506 miles
    Test number
    174321697576
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak suspect water pump

Questions about LL15 BYG

Does LL15 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL15 BYG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL15 BYG?
The MOT on LL15 BYG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL15 BYG done?
LL15 BYG was recorded at 331,036 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 19,329 miles a year.
Has LL15 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL15 BYG has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL15 BYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL15 BYG find?
LL15 BYG failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; front wheel bearing has slight play both, and 3 more.

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