London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,486 cc

LP14 XLSMOT history

LP14 XLS is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 Jul 2014. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 193,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
193,512 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
18,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP14 XLS
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
2014
First used
21 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP14 XLS was last recorded at 193,512 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 8,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,448 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,064 miles
Average per year
18,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,512 miles
  • 2023 – 185,448 miles
  • 2022 – 172,021 miles
  • 2021 – 155,499 miles
  • 2020 – 146,266 miles
  • 2019 – 131,966 miles
  • 2018 – 108,379 miles
  • 2017 – 81,337 miles
  • 2016 – 58,495 miles
  • 2015 – 30,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,512 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,512 miles
    Test number
    688213371506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,510 miles (+8,062)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,510 miles
    Test number
    207147805905
    • MajorNearside 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass185,448 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,448 miles
    Test number
    595202941126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,445 miles (+7,154)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,445 miles
    Test number
    739909531079
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass178,291 miles (+6,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,291 miles
    Test number
    188970342073
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,021 miles
    Test number
    786247192947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,021 miles (+9,091)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,021 miles
    Test number
    340799614438
    • 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,930 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,930 miles
    Test number
    922680478752
    • AdvisoryCentral propsahft gaiter deteiated but not leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail162,390 miles (+6,891)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,390 miles
    Test number
    619335102426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral propsahft gaiter deteiated but not leaking
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass155,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,499 miles
    Test number
    415363410430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,499 miles (+6,722)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,499 miles
    Test number
    976225848924
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass148,777 miles (+2,511)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,777 miles
    Test number
    632664287640
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass146,266 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,266 miles
    Test number
    297399520819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,160 miles
    Test number
    920837405370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail142,160 miles (+10,194)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,160 miles
    Test number
    135269860835
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass131,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    462852503977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,966 miles (+10,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,966 miles
    Test number
    665334112458
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  18. Pass121,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    729607244777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  19. Fail121,055 miles (+12,676)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    321278189490
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  20. Pass108,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    204594807768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,378 miles (+13,236)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    271965086705
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass95,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    215631058580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail95,142 miles (+13,805)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,142 miles
    Test number
    975396942758
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass81,337 miles (+12,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,337 miles
    Test number
    273071829490
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  25. Pass68,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    492954186864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail68,914 miles (+10,419)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    358476043875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass58,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    202660658157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail58,495 miles (+11,271)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    295951923205
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  29. Pass47,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    439064519782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmission to low to detect

  30. Fail47,224 miles (+16,772)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    767693149244
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmission to low to detect

  31. Fail30,452 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    369321105464
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmissions too low to detect
    • NoteN/s/r plastic fuel pipes have moisture

  32. Pass30,452 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,452 miles
    Test number
    935321305247
    • NoteEmissions too low to detect
    • NoteN/s/r plastic fuel pipes have moisture

Questions about LP14 XLS

Does LP14 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP14 XLS expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP14 XLS?
The MOT on LP14 XLS expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP14 XLS done?
LP14 XLS was recorded at 193,512 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 18,812 miles a year.
Has LP14 XLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP14 XLS has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LP14 XLS 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 LP14 XLS find?
LP14 XLS passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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