London Taxis INT TX4

Purple · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LN63 DCYMOT history

LN63 DCY is a purple diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 22 Oct 2013. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 277,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2025
Mileage
277,921 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
24,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LN63 DCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LN63 DCY was last recorded at 277,921 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 9,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,544 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,377 miles
Average per year
24,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 277,921 miles
  • 2023 – 268,544 miles
  • 2022 – 255,574 miles
  • 2021 – 241,462 miles
  • 2020 – 181,569 miles
  • 2019 – 165,931 miles
  • 2018 – 141,579 miles
  • 2017 – 113,567 miles
  • 2016 – 88,678 miles
  • 2015 – 60,514 miles
  • 2014 – 29,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,921 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass277,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    277,921 miles
    Test number
    138694476789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail277,921 miles (+9,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,921 miles
    Test number
    538083948831
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  3. Pass268,544 miles (+12,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    268,544 miles
    Test number
    961928054167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass255,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    255,574 miles
    Test number
    662570455136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail255,574 miles (+14,112)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,574 miles
    Test number
    760841937096
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high Reflecter loose. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stop worn.

  6. Pass241,462 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    241,462 miles
    Test number
    831614014527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass232,631 miles (+51,062)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    232,631 miles
    Test number
    445230223885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,569 miles (+15,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,569 miles
    Test number
    173619749517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,931 miles
    Test number
    155090552259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,931 miles (+12,830)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,931 miles
    Test number
    809241587989
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    153,101 miles
    Test number
    414115272292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail153,101 miles (+11,522)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,101 miles
    Test number
    441874423951
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass141,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    535441073448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Fail141,579 miles (+13,323)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,579 miles
    Test number
    294789781005
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass128,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    128,256 miles
    Test number
    879553316728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,256 miles (+14,689)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,256 miles
    Test number
    685766396099
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass113,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    877919788761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,563 miles (+12,363)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    255678626964
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass101,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    295887432909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,200 miles (+12,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    883015931561
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass88,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    417710904182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,678 miles (+14,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,678 miles
    Test number
    367701078151
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    696461070285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,080 miles (+13,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,080 miles
    Test number
    635819533584
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass60,514 miles (+17,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    489818786632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,057 miles (+13,623)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,057 miles
    Test number
    219686705497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,434 miles
    Test number
    626325794255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LN63 DCY

Does LN63 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LN63 DCY expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LN63 DCY?
The MOT on LN63 DCY expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LN63 DCY done?
LN63 DCY was recorded at 277,921 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 24,927 miles a year.
Has LN63 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LN63 DCY has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LN63 DCY 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 DCY find?
LN63 DCY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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