London Taxis INT TX II

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LM54 DCVMOT history

LM54 DCV is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 277,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
277,542 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 DCV was last recorded at 277,542 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,385 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 277,542 miles
  • 2022 – 277,385 miles
  • 2021 – 277,323 miles
  • 2020 – 276,535 miles
  • 2019 – 267,316 miles
  • 2018 – 250,356 miles
  • 2017 – 238,912 miles
  • 2016 – 225,683 miles
  • 2015 – 211,850 miles
  • 2014 – 194,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail277,542 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery charging lamp staying on
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking through backplate
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail277,542 miles (+157)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,542 miles
    Test number
    336181653015
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery charging lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking through backplate
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass277,385 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    277,385 miles
    Test number
    810420547690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass277,323 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    277,323 miles
    Test number
    361289986460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass276,535 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    276,535 miles
    Test number
    384581922978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass267,316 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    267,316 miles
    Test number
    710148963528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass263,804 miles (+7,425)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    263,804 miles
    Test number
    191223245469
    • AdvisoryCoolant very low.
    • AdvisoryMiddle stop inop, unsure if wired in.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Need adjusting, more than N/S/F. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal weep

  7. Pass256,379 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    256,379 miles
    Test number
    534528620559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass250,356 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    250,356 miles
    Test number
    603103156120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass245,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    245,109 miles
    Test number
    811836480078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail245,109 miles (+6,197)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,109 miles
    Test number
    755610239783
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass238,912 miles (+6,951)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    238,912 miles
    Test number
    828536849328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass231,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    231,961 miles
    Test number
    157048276732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail231,961 miles (+6,278)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,961 miles
    Test number
    274799694247
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak

  14. Pass225,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    225,683 miles
    Test number
    401915934275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak O/R Hub

  15. Fail225,683 miles (+7,275)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,683 miles
    Test number
    353029543202
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak O/R Hub

  16. Pass218,408 miles (+6,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    218,408 miles
    Test number
    398586249301
    • AdvisoryGear Box Monting Split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass211,850 miles (+8,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    211,850 miles
    Test number
    987602995139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail203,734 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,734 miles
    Test number
    135639705076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  19. Pass203,734 miles (+8,977)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    203,734 miles
    Test number
    187459505466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  20. Fail194,757 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,757 miles
    Test number
    787750494126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass194,757 miles (+9,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    194,757 miles
    Test number
    927520394164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Pass185,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    185,256 miles
    Test number
    998548304024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DCV

Does LM54 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DCV expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DCV?
The MOT on LM54 DCV expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DCV done?
LM54 DCV was recorded at 277,542 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has LM54 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DCV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 DCV 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 LM54 DCV find?
LM54 DCV failed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: horn not working; nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 14 more.

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