London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LP16 XLBMOT history

LP16 XLB is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
138,939 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 XLB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 XLB was last recorded at 138,939 miles on 13 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,923 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
13,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,939 miles
  • 2025 – 133,602 miles
  • 2024 – 122,606 miles
  • 2023 – 111,405 miles
  • 2022 – 98,754 miles
  • 2021 – 84,614 miles
  • 2020 – 73,878 miles
  • 2019 – 60,647 miles
  • 2018 – 31,199 miles
  • 2017 – 24,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory12 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,939 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,939 miles
    Test number
    813804559843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,923 miles (+5,321)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,923 miles
    Test number
    243290646062
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    204834877209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,602 miles (+5,464)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    783167962791
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,138 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    120975665454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail128,138 miles (+5,532)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    240472501201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass122,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    698686259603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,606 miles (+5,498)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,606 miles
    Test number
    175699536270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,108 miles (+5,703)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,108 miles
    Test number
    414844310597
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,405 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,405 miles
    Test number
    372835886800
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail111,405 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,405 miles
    Test number
    576875717625
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    164474089957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail106,298 miles (+7,544)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    349930447746
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass98,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    170907176682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail98,754 miles (+8,604)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,754 miles
    Test number
    258080168338
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Can't hear motor (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass90,150 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,150 miles
    Test number
    127943712941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,614 miles (+4,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    628144075520
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass80,338 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    919250176769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,878 miles (+13,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,878 miles
    Test number
    755717192383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass60,647 miles (+10,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,647 miles
    Test number
    599120017435
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing thin

  21. Pass50,167 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    745747032038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,543 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    616925272433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,199 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    976901878346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  24. Pass24,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    24,673 miles
    Test number
    711813150755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail24,673 miles (+8,083)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,673 miles
    Test number
    594631687681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,590 miles
    Test number
    195113315856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP16 XLB

Does LP16 XLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XLB is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 XLB?
The MOT on LP16 XLB is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 XLB done?
LP16 XLB was recorded at 138,939 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 13,729 miles a year.
Has LP16 XLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 XLB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 XLB 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 LP16 XLB find?
LP16 XLB passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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