London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LN63 DBVMOT history

LN63 DBV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 25 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 24 of 30 MOT tests, with 274,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
274,887 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
24 passed · 6 failed
Per year
21,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN63 DBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN63 DBV was last recorded at 274,887 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,852 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
21,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,887 miles
  • 2025 – 265,011 miles
  • 2024 – 242,608 miles
  • 2023 – 213,717 miles
  • 2022 – 178,432 miles
  • 2021 – 161,035 miles
  • 2020 – 152,349 miles
  • 2019 – 140,011 miles
  • 2018 – 118,606 miles
  • 2017 – 96,896 miles
  • 2016 – 75,250 miles
  • 2015 – 52,273 miles
  • 2014 – 26,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,887 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • REAR DIFF LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass274,887 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    274,887 miles
    Test number
    299768627279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail274,852 miles (+9,841)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,852 miles
    Test number
    794413685423
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass265,011 miles (+971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    265,011 miles
    Test number
    260356565242
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF LEAK
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass264,040 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    264,040 miles
    Test number
    980522808655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leak

  5. Fail264,040 miles (+21,432)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,040 miles
    Test number
    773127469303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leak

  6. Pass242,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,608 miles
    Test number
    942821980991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail242,606 miles (+14,728)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,606 miles
    Test number
    564267510972
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass227,878 miles (+14,161)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    227,878 miles
    Test number
    263091361162
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY, IN TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper EXPANSION BOTTLE FULL OF OIL.

  9. Pass213,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    213,717 miles
    Test number
    772707892243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail213,717 miles (+17,867)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,717 miles
    Test number
    941981682679
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSHES EXCESSIVELY WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower WATER LEAK /ANTI FREEZE TO RIGHT OF ENGINE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper OIL IN EXPANSION BOTTLE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering box has seepage INPUT SHAFT SEAL WEEPING. (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass195,850 miles (+17,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,850 miles
    Test number
    409233624766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,432 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,432 miles
    Test number
    478061835178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass165,384 miles (+4,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,384 miles
    Test number
    199095070754
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass161,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    882120914805
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail161,035 miles (+4,000)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    775610751203
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass157,035 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    157,035 miles
    Test number
    209178021204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,349 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,349 miles
    Test number
    847493950403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,208 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,208 miles
    Test number
    881879530063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,011 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    359804606544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,213 miles (+11,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    130,213 miles
    Test number
    262635567088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,606 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    176807612846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,108 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,108 miles
    Test number
    539411028948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,896 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    906077954647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,106 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,106 miles
    Test number
    674458783257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,250 miles (+11,397)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    739785439717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,853 miles (+11,580)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    853992840516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,273 miles (+12,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,273 miles
    Test number
    293716653912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,124 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    309621925113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass40,124 miles (+13,232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    496581825105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    366055394450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LN63 DBV

Does LN63 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LN63 DBV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LN63 DBV?
The MOT on LN63 DBV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LN63 DBV done?
LN63 DBV was recorded at 274,887 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 21,531 miles a year.
Has LN63 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN63 DBV has failed 6 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LN63 DBV 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 LN63 DBV find?
LN63 DBV passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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