London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,499 cc

LP15 YLRMOT history

LP15 YLR is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 221,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
221,254 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
19,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 YLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP15 YLR was last recorded at 221,254 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,706 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7,548 miles
Average per year
19,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,254 miles
  • 2025 – 205,312 miles
  • 2024 – 175,779 miles
  • 2023 – 153,406 miles
  • 2022 – 136,867 miles
  • 2021 – 107,360 miles
  • 2020 – 87,222 miles
  • 2019 – 78,696 miles
  • 2018 – 60,946 miles
  • 2017 – 44,659 miles
  • 2016 – 26,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail221,254 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail221,254 miles (+7,548)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,254 miles
    Test number
    722888515882
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,706 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,706 miles
    Test number
    853193411832
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail213,698 miles (+8,386)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,698 miles
    Test number
    680523595111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass205,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    205,312 miles
    Test number
    984369786387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail205,312 miles (+14,756)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,312 miles
    Test number
    790659241171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass190,556 miles (+14,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,556 miles
    Test number
    721572615011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,779 miles (+12,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    175,779 miles
    Test number
    327838302729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,272 miles
    Test number
    623436607560
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail163,272 miles (+9,866)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,272 miles
    Test number
    271760751837
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,406 miles (+10,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,406 miles
    Test number
    869730637812
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass142,743 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,743 miles
    Test number
    745595766657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,867 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    811030571660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,516 miles (+19,156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    741631213118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,360 miles (+17,076)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    784353324014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,284 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,284 miles
    Test number
    482560771837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,222 miles (+8,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    135323234358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    797249559140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,696 miles (+9,492)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    578642225698
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  19. Pass69,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    424404445193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,204 miles (+8,258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    181022243689
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  21. Pass60,946 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    787994500249
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  22. Pass52,846 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    938312536411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,845 miles (+8,186)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    160743233575
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  24. Pass44,659 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    882835236212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    381319472211
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arm (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail35,243 miles (+8,628)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    385705817017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arm (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass26,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    247984015132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP15 YLR

Does LP15 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP15 YLR is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP15 YLR?
The MOT on LP15 YLR is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP15 YLR done?
LP15 YLR was recorded at 221,254 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 19,764 miles a year.
Has LP15 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 YLR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP15 YLR 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 LP15 YLR find?
LP15 YLR failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency below requirements; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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