London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LM61 VBZMOT history

LM61 VBZ is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 265,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
265,634 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 VBZ was last recorded at 265,634 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 4,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,408 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,226 miles
Average per year
17,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 265,634 miles
  • 2025 – 261,408 miles
  • 2024 – 256,607 miles
  • 2022 – 241,922 miles
  • 2021 – 212,044 miles
  • 2020 – 192,092 miles
  • 2019 – 181,933 miles
  • 2018 – 156,350 miles
  • 2017 – 137,900 miles
  • 2016 – 117,536 miles
  • 2015 – 97,819 miles
  • 2014 – 76,425 miles
  • 2013 – 50,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail265,634 miles
  • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both bushes on left rear axle arm (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush on right axle arm (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f sections of body sills (inner) corroded
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/f wing

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail265,634 miles (+4,226)2 dangerous8 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,634 miles
    Test number
    918330269067
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both bushes on left rear axle arm (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush on right axle arm (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f sections of body sills (inner) corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to o/s/f wing

  2. Pass261,408 miles (+4,801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    261,408 miles
    Test number
    494133145967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass256,607 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    256,607 miles
    Test number
    727011214205
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail256,607 miles (+14,685)2 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,607 miles
    Test number
    967401159701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass241,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    241,922 miles
    Test number
    746030017699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail241,922 miles (+14,935)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,922 miles
    Test number
    275265856150
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass226,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    226,987 miles
    Test number
    382045565174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail226,987 miles (+14,943)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,987 miles
    Test number
    139496506807
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass212,044 miles (+14,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    212,044 miles
    Test number
    285833371419
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass197,448 miles (+5,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    197,448 miles
    Test number
    738331975806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass192,092 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,092 miles
    Test number
    334122930089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,933 miles
    Test number
    543564895423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail181,933 miles (+14,312)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,933 miles
    Test number
    245488917435
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass167,621 miles (+11,271)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    167,621 miles
    Test number
    486499223779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,350 miles (+8,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,350 miles
    Test number
    291641859098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass147,970 miles (+10,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,970 miles
    Test number
    181739524202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass137,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    583654433780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail137,900 miles (+10,359)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,900 miles
    Test number
    819981701327
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass127,541 miles (+10,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    774871145699
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass117,536 miles (+9,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,536 miles
    Test number
    831857944379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    111784255909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,843 miles (+10,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    676416169994
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Wishbone balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass97,819 miles (+9,779)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    687611376917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,040 miles (+11,615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,040 miles
    Test number
    409837645105
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass76,425 miles (+12,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    345101934332
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass63,661 miles (+12,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,661 miles
    Test number
    717779844123
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass50,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    238135623391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LM61 VBZ

Does LM61 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VBZ expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VBZ?
The MOT on LM61 VBZ expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VBZ done?
LM61 VBZ was recorded at 265,634 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 17,161 miles a year.
Has LM61 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VBZ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
LM61 VBZ failed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 15 advisories: brake fluid not visible; offside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached; brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel, and 22 more.

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