London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LP16 XLCMOT history

LP16 XLC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
194,879 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
18,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 XLC
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 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 XLC was last recorded at 194,879 miles on 12 May 2026, 6,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,517 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6,362 miles
Average per year
18,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,879 miles
  • 2025 – 171,862 miles
  • 2024 – 148,577 miles
  • 2023 – 128,767 miles
  • 2022 – 123,393 miles
  • 2021 – 105,277 miles
  • 2020 – 92,436 miles
  • 2019 – 82,254 miles
  • 2018 – 62,025 miles
  • 2017 – 36,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,879 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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,879 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    194,879 miles
    Test number
    552179591585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,517 miles
    Test number
    745370991207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail188,517 miles (+16,655)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,517 miles
    Test number
    427264717453
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass171,862 miles (+7,021)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    171,862 miles
    Test number
    928327621703
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass164,841 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,841 miles
    Test number
    637874241767
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail164,841 miles (+16,264)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,841 miles
    Test number
    983220345727
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass148,577 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,577 miles
    Test number
    518566452664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,558 miles (+9,189)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,558 miles
    Test number
    447115785156
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass139,369 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    836407945165
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail139,369 miles (+10,602)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,369 miles
    Test number
    174738247694
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass128,767 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    102985616255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,719 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,719 miles
    Test number
    178378627335
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail128,719 miles (+5,326)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,719 miles
    Test number
    593164194268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass123,393 miles (+9,208)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,393 miles
    Test number
    263376851355
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass114,185 miles (+8,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    735006745973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  16. Pass105,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,277 miles
    Test number
    265853471762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,277 miles (+9,217)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,277 miles
    Test number
    197869358439
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  18. Pass96,060 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    857330945125
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  19. Fail96,060 miles (+3,624)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    560384233044
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  20. Pass92,436 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    909795780411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,254 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    788697216499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,200 miles (+10,175)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    764838799456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,025 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    865137644101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    605510377477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,760 miles (+12,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,760 miles
    Test number
    191968334840
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  26. Pass36,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    594232942358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,854 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    805549413283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LP16 XLC

Does LP16 XLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XLC is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 XLC?
The MOT on LP16 XLC is valid until 11 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 XLC done?
LP16 XLC was recorded at 194,879 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 18,875 miles a year.
Has LP16 XLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 XLC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 XLC 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 XLC find?
LP16 XLC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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