London Taxis INT TX4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LP09 HVSMOT history

LP09 HVS is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 26 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 27 of 36 MOT tests, with 315,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
315,628 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
36
27 passed · 9 failed
Per year
17,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 HVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 HVS was last recorded at 315,628 miles on 7 May 2026, 9,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
306,192 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,436 miles
Average per year
17,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 315,628 miles
  • 2025 – 306,192 miles
  • 2024 – 288,990 miles
  • 2023 – 269,171 miles
  • 2022 – 258,924 miles
  • 2021 – 240,078 miles
  • 2020 – 237,087 miles
  • 2019 – 224,351 miles
  • 2018 – 204,606 miles
  • 2017 – 181,854 miles
  • 2016 – 156,396 miles
  • 2015 – 132,781 miles
  • 2014 – 109,159 miles
  • 2013 – 89,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass315,628 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

36 tests since 23 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass315,628 miles (+9,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    315,628 miles
    Test number
    484704013355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass306,192 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    306,192 miles
    Test number
    918413969620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail306,169 miles (+8,461)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,169 miles
    Test number
    875492738481
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass297,708 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    297,708 miles
    Test number
    829529857281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass288,990 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    288,990 miles
    Test number
    355485809777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass285,918 miles (+10,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    285,918 miles
    Test number
    891763308434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass275,495 miles (+6,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    275,495 miles
    Test number
    984246989058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass269,171 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    269,171 miles
    Test number
    618972911974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass263,118 miles (+4,194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    263,118 miles
    Test number
    675592791553
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass258,924 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    258,924 miles
    Test number
    253378456160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass249,386 miles (+9,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    249,386 miles
    Test number
    828482194006
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass240,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    240,078 miles
    Test number
    113088935912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail240,078 miles (+2,991)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,078 miles
    Test number
    395849722988
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass237,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    237,087 miles
    Test number
    558867330870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail237,087 miles (+2,355)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,087 miles
    Test number
    697308780992
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass234,732 miles (+10,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    234,732 miles
    Test number
    755193586254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass224,351 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    224,351 miles
    Test number
    429736702688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass216,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    216,227 miles
    Test number
    291177286157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail216,221 miles (+11,615)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,221 miles
    Test number
    614801393946
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass204,606 miles (+12,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    204,606 miles
    Test number
    727179722958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  21. Pass191,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    191,970 miles
    Test number
    520877257500
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Long brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail191,970 miles (+10,116)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,970 miles
    Test number
    851661908189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Long brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass181,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    181,854 miles
    Test number
    554562305177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail181,854 miles (+10,616)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,854 miles
    Test number
    135136442847
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass171,238 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    171,238 miles
    Test number
    128567275924
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail171,160 miles (+14,764)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,160 miles
    Test number
    345473571182
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass156,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,396 miles
    Test number
    916463631586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak Top seals (2.2.D.2e)

  28. Fail156,396 miles (+11,844)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,396 miles
    Test number
    281171268264
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak Top seals (2.2.D.2e)

  29. Pass144,552 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    144,552 miles
    Test number
    354549187008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass132,781 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,781 miles
    Test number
    187903535265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass131,649 miles (+10,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    605649715272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  32. Pass120,992 miles (+11,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    265280955024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail109,159 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    577604334265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  34. Pass109,159 miles (+11,188)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    829244534203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  35. Pass97,971 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    905882854005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass89,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    339795133465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 HVS

Does LP09 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 HVS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 HVS?
The MOT on LP09 HVS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 HVS done?
LP09 HVS was recorded at 315,628 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 17,829 miles a year.
Has LP09 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 HVS has failed 9 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP09 HVS 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 LP09 HVS find?
LP09 HVS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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