London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LP16 XLEMOT history

LP16 XLE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
164,692 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 XLE
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 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 XLE was last recorded at 164,692 miles on 6 May 2026, 6,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2023: 131,545 miles, lower than 131,748 miles on 16 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,555 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6,137 miles
Average per year
15,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,692 miles
  • 2025 – 158,555 miles
  • 2024 – 144,756 miles
  • 2023 – 131,545 miles
  • 2022 – 119,454 miles
  • 2021 – 104,034 miles
  • 2020 – 91,212 miles
  • 2019 – 78,083 miles
  • 2018 – 59,531 miles
  • 2017 – 36,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,692 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.

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,692 miles
    Test number
    264260703619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,692 miles (+6,137)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,692 miles
    Test number
    119830281243
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass158,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,555 miles
    Test number
    588302416849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,555 miles (+8,040)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,555 miles
    Test number
    147896385821
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,515 miles
    Test number
    506529275047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail150,515 miles (+5,759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,515 miles
    Test number
    377839044197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass144,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,756 miles
    Test number
    536483535820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,756 miles (+7,939)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,756 miles
    Test number
    391276595849
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,817 miles
    Test number
    688408001678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,817 miles (+5,272)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,817 miles
    Test number
    983360250798
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,545 miles (-203)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,545 miles
    Test number
    765009838367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,748 miles (+6,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,748 miles
    Test number
    414653956566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    594006582256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,919 miles (+5,465)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,919 miles
    Test number
    473549171878
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass119,454 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,454 miles
    Test number
    799002571040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,266 miles (+8,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,266 miles
    Test number
    323577943050
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass104,034 miles (+9,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    433441230888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,894 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    736955451911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,212 miles (+13,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    650877029990
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  20. Pass78,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    598635823678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,083 miles (+7,926)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,083 miles
    Test number
    694855876048
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  22. Pass70,157 miles (+10,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,157 miles
    Test number
    480692143753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,531 miles (+11,822)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    935192620746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,709 miles (+11,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    968825054821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  25. Pass36,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    680228954631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP16 XLE

Does LP16 XLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XLE is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 XLE?
The MOT on LP16 XLE is valid until 5 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 XLE done?
LP16 XLE was recorded at 164,692 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 15,384 miles a year.
Has LP16 XLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 XLE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP16 XLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP16 XLE find?
LP16 XLE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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