London Taxis INT TX II

Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LM55 ZBVMOT history

LM55 ZBV is a yellow diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 424,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2025
Mileage
424,741 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
21,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 ZBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 ZBV was last recorded at 424,741 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 15,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2014: 212,535 miles, lower than 213,531 miles on 4 Mar 2014.

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
409,290 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
15,451 miles
Average per year
21,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 424,741 miles
  • 2023 – 409,290 miles
  • 2022 – 387,450 miles
  • 2021 – 367,238 miles
  • 2020 – 367,164 miles
  • 2019 – 357,758 miles
  • 2018 – 346,378 miles
  • 2017 – 317,019 miles
  • 2016 – 286,910 miles
  • 2015 – 257,446 miles
  • 2014 – 227,205 miles
  • 2013 – 199,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass424,741 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass424,741 miles (+15,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    424,741 miles
    Test number
    141940202089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass409,290 miles (+21,840)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    409,290 miles
    Test number
    299974495691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass387,450 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    387,450 miles
    Test number
    603133230632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail387,444 miles (+20,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    387,444 miles
    Test number
    135595836553
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  5. Pass367,238 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    367,238 miles
    Test number
    833218251816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail367,228 miles (+64)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    367,228 miles
    Test number
    446397311686
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass367,164 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    367,164 miles
    Test number
    947527469216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail367,142 miles (+9,384)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    367,142 miles
    Test number
    206649234211
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine MAXIMUM 1.19 ACTUAL 2.21 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass357,758 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    357,758 miles
    Test number
    259832334650
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail357,751 miles (+11,373)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,751 miles
    Test number
    239903332127
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass346,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    346,378 miles
    Test number
    195259150524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail346,378 miles (+14,037)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    346,378 miles
    Test number
    138379563940
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass332,341 miles (+15,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    332,341 miles
    Test number
    499796877596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass317,019 miles (+16,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    317,019 miles
    Test number
    313202958456
    • AdvisoryOil leak transmission hoses
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  15. Pass300,545 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    300,545 miles
    Test number
    822268539221
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  16. Fail300,542 miles (+13,632)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,542 miles
    Test number
    197569176182
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  17. Pass286,910 miles (+15,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    286,910 miles
    Test number
    418385623596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass271,639 miles (+14,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    271,639 miles
    Test number
    944417217649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass257,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    257,446 miles
    Test number
    700908454205
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail257,446 miles (+16,075)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,446 miles
    Test number
    150681461136
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass241,371 miles (+14,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    241,371 miles
    Test number
    458825955027
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass227,205 miles (+14,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    227,205 miles
    Test number
    386328144465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass212,535 miles (-996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    212,535 miles
    Test number
    835304964097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail213,531 miles (+13,919)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,531 miles
    Test number
    546893164040
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail199,612 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,612 miles
    Test number
    489949843271
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass199,612 miles (+16,913)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    199,612 miles
    Test number
    815159743258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass182,699 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    182,699 miles
    Test number
    486953953000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads wearing low

Questions about LM55 ZBV

Does LM55 ZBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 ZBV expired on 17 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 ZBV?
The MOT on LM55 ZBV expired on 17 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 ZBV done?
LM55 ZBV was recorded at 424,741 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 21,084 miles a year.
Has LM55 ZBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 ZBV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 ZBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM55 ZBV find?
LM55 ZBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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