London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 BVVMOT history

LP59 BVV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
86,313 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BVV
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
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BVV was last recorded at 86,313 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2014: 46,687 miles, lower than 118,912 miles on 28 May 2014.
  • 2 Jul 2018: 8,747 miles, lower than 214,510 miles on 4 Jan 2018.

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
84,210 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,313 miles
  • 2024 – 84,210 miles
  • 2023 – 80,660 miles
  • 2022 – 70,403 miles
  • 2021 – 50,841 miles
  • 2020 – 35,601 miles
  • 2019 – 28,605 miles
  • 2018 – 8,747 miles
  • 2017 – 201,060 miles
  • 2016 – 186,008 miles
  • 2015 – 162,110 miles
  • 2014 – 46,687 miles
  • 2013 – 105,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mount slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,313 miles (+2,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    86,313 miles
    Test number
    526620149748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mount slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    251198420725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator unit full of water

  3. Fail84,210 miles (+3,550)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    318167624466
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator unit full of water

  4. Pass80,660 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    560597055239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail80,660 miles (+10,257)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    469821242136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass70,403 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    447820125690
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,383 miles (+12,215)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    202260844169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage both side bushes worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass58,168 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    784767838370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,841 miles (+9,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    247707078361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,777 miles (+6,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    375135842882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass35,601 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    631281740886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,501 miles (+5,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,501 miles
    Test number
    955239771660
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass28,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    498708686446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,605 miles (+12,756)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    944191864734
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

  15. Pass15,849 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,849 miles
    Test number
    240222042420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,747 miles
    Test number
    154214852363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail8,747 miles (-205,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,747 miles
    Test number
    943058399248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached anti roll bar bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  18. Pass214,510 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    214,510 miles
    Test number
    642301810810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass201,060 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    201,060 miles
    Test number
    245544543417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail200,618 miles (+14,610)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,618 miles
    Test number
    670870840057
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass186,008 miles (+15,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    186,008 miles
    Test number
    798951316188
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pedal rubber anti slip slight wear
    • AdvisoryFront steering arms front wheel bearing slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet only one jet working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass taped on

  22. Pass170,800 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    170,800 miles
    Test number
    364062439524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass162,110 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,110 miles
    Test number
    414971687926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass160,643 miles (+14,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    160,643 miles
    Test number
    890499263530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass146,360 miles (+99,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,360 miles
    Test number
    116360645169
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass46,687 miles (-72,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,687 miles
    Test number
    738873944335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass118,912 miles (+36)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,912 miles
    Test number
    589608744171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  28. Fail118,876 miles (+13,181)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,876 miles
    Test number
    486317844137
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  29. Pass105,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,695 miles
    Test number
    108710533334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BVV

Does LP59 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BVV is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BVV?
The MOT on LP59 BVV is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 BVV done?
LP59 BVV was recorded at 86,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
Has LP59 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BVV has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 BVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP59 BVV find?
LP59 BVV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front body mount slightly corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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