London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,499 cc

LL15 BYWMOT history

LL15 BYW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 11 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 440,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
440,616 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
40,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL15 BYW
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
11 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL15 BYW was last recorded at 440,616 miles on 6 May 2026, 19,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
420,822 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
19,794 miles
Average per year
40,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 440,616 miles
  • 2025 – 420,822 miles
  • 2024 – 373,523 miles
  • 2023 – 324,074 miles
  • 2022 – 264,260 miles
  • 2021 – 214,389 miles
  • 2020 – 196,014 miles
  • 2019 – 174,010 miles
  • 2018 – 134,976 miles
  • 2017 – 72,971 miles
  • 2016 – 54,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass440,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass440,616 miles (+19,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    440,616 miles
    Test number
    639138268215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass420,822 miles (+26,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    420,822 miles
    Test number
    434743869947
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass393,905 miles (+20,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    393,905 miles
    Test number
    213259897206
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass373,523 miles (+24,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    373,523 miles
    Test number
    813848775324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
  5. Pass349,377 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    349,377 miles
    Test number
    281284452000
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail349,377 miles (+25,303)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    349,377 miles
    Test number
    869455099331
    • DangerousProp shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass324,074 miles (+32,881)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    324,074 miles
    Test number
    717950157660
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass291,193 miles (+26,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    291,193 miles
    Test number
    247036644990
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass264,260 miles (+26,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    264,260 miles
    Test number
    577222757152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass237,734 miles (+23,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    237,734 miles
    Test number
    479911199332
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass214,389 miles (+18,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    214,389 miles
    Test number
    113607259334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass196,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    196,014 miles
    Test number
    252016051521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail196,014 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,014 miles
    Test number
    266248210702
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail196,014 miles (+22,004)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,014 miles
    Test number
    348096691558
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass174,010 miles (+22,589)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,010 miles
    Test number
    121250634882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,421 miles (+16,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    151,421 miles
    Test number
    864780406180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,976 miles (+23,999)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    484975065329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,977 miles (+38,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    921702401101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass72,971 miles (+18,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    829368729925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    120608594029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL15 BYW

Does LL15 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL15 BYW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL15 BYW?
The MOT on LL15 BYW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL15 BYW done?
LL15 BYW was recorded at 440,616 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 40,775 miles a year.
Has LL15 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL15 BYW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL15 BYW 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 LL15 BYW find?
LL15 BYW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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