London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LM61 VBBMOT history

LM61 VBB is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 309,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
309,201 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
20,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VBB
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
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 VBB was last recorded at 309,201 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 12,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,344 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,857 miles
Average per year
20,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,201 miles
  • 2025 – 296,344 miles
  • 2024 – 279,176 miles
  • 2023 – 259,829 miles
  • 2022 – 237,723 miles
  • 2021 – 214,463 miles
  • 2020 – 199,236 miles
  • 2019 – 175,087 miles
  • 2018 – 162,568 miles
  • 2017 – 137,991 miles
  • 2016 – 115,793 miles
  • 2015 – 95,768 miles
  • 2014 – 75,662 miles
  • 2013 – 43,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail309,201 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside 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))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail309,201 miles (+12,857)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,201 miles
    Test number
    619229006317
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass296,344 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    296,344 miles
    Test number
    359723311688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail295,548 miles (+16,372)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,548 miles
    Test number
    887344659648
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass279,176 miles (+19,347)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    279,176 miles
    Test number
    804330954909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass259,829 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    259,829 miles
    Test number
    610447663300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail259,302 miles (+21,579)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,302 miles
    Test number
    896711120986
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass237,723 miles (+904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    237,723 miles
    Test number
    849270551298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail236,819 miles (+22,356)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,819 miles
    Test number
    289115500726
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass214,463 miles (+15,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    214,463 miles
    Test number
    344377006310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass199,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,454 miles
    Test number
    678555960632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail199,416 miles (+180)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,416 miles
    Test number
    152076988961
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass199,236 miles (+3,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    199,236 miles
    Test number
    121364017629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass195,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    195,675 miles
    Test number
    276837255360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail195,675 miles (+20,588)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,675 miles
    Test number
    431293839068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass175,087 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,087 miles
    Test number
    996904879579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,568 miles (+12,374)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,568 miles
    Test number
    272484912047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,194 miles (+12,203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,194 miles
    Test number
    465009547590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,991 miles (+12,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,991 miles
    Test number
    595890771364
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides headlight lenses fading;
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass125,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    957182849180
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail125,457 miles (+9,664)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,457 miles
    Test number
    761453271017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass115,793 miles (+11,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,793 miles
    Test number
    401364837202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip pad wearing

  22. Pass104,261 miles (+8,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    349872347759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass95,768 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,768 miles
    Test number
    934533748899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,895 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,895 miles
    Test number
    528110395028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,662 miles (+18,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    135585934399
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass57,252 miles (+13,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    537962894030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    389620993474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,453 miles (+14,628)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    916000893273
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

  29. Pass28,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    406503693088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VBB

Does LM61 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VBB expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VBB?
The MOT on LM61 VBB expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VBB done?
LM61 VBB was recorded at 309,201 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 20,726 miles a year.
Has LM61 VBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VBB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VBB 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 LM61 VBB find?
LM61 VBB failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.88; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak under bonnet; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour, and 10 more.

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