London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 BWNMOT history

LP59 BWN is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 38 MOT tests, with 313,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
313,769 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
38
21 passed · 17 failed
Per year
14,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BWN
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
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BWN was last recorded at 313,769 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,769 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 313,769 miles
  • 2024 – 294,917 miles
  • 2023 – 274,529 miles
  • 2022 – 256,378 miles
  • 2021 – 242,238 miles
  • 2020 – 235,720 miles
  • 2019 – 230,631 miles
  • 2018 – 222,532 miles
  • 2017 – 215,331 miles
  • 2016 – 209,040 miles
  • 2015 – 193,817 miles
  • 2014 – 159,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,769 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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

38 tests since 24 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass313,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    313,769 miles
    Test number
    877815511124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail313,769 miles (+8,450)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,769 miles
    Test number
    675250087934
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass305,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    305,319 miles
    Test number
    502673561797
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail305,319 miles (+10,402)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,319 miles
    Test number
    243031640557
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded long brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is fractured at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass294,917 miles (+55)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    294,917 miles
    Test number
    965496495865
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail294,862 miles (+9,580)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,862 miles
    Test number
    380978213564
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass285,282 miles (+10,753)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    285,282 miles
    Test number
    276951624747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass274,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    274,529 miles
    Test number
    522754817108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail274,529 miles (+9,042)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,529 miles
    Test number
    666889494969
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass265,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    265,487 miles
    Test number
    239208919663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail265,487 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,487 miles
    Test number
    333179808231
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail265,487 miles (+9,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,487 miles
    Test number
    534402920373
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass256,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    256,378 miles
    Test number
    188483252274
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged long to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail256,378 miles (+7,570)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,378 miles
    Test number
    432154006513
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged long to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass248,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    248,808 miles
    Test number
    859253575285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail248,808 miles (+6,570)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,808 miles
    Test number
    777016427454
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  17. Pass242,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    242,238 miles
    Test number
    949849066960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail242,238 miles (+5,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,238 miles
    Test number
    685214788971
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  19. Pass237,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    237,092 miles
    Test number
    334841748035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Fail237,092 miles (+1,372)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,092 miles
    Test number
    885071682355
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  21. Pass235,720 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    235,720 miles
    Test number
    524737870917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  22. Fail235,720 miles (+5,089)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,720 miles
    Test number
    488634200142
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  23. Pass230,631 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    230,631 miles
    Test number
    890229483137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  24. Fail230,630 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,630 miles
    Test number
    490249749567
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  25. Pass226,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    226,621 miles
    Test number
    753630273877
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  26. Fail226,621 miles (+4,089)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,621 miles
    Test number
    476521308110
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  27. Pass222,532 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    222,532 miles
    Test number
    687013783494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail222,529 miles (+7,198)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,529 miles
    Test number
    801050781097
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

  29. Pass215,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    215,331 miles
    Test number
    920070582212
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail215,331 miles (+6,291)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,331 miles
    Test number
    600444016436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass209,040 miles (+5,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    209,040 miles
    Test number
    181781105837
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  32. Pass203,296 miles (+9,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    203,296 miles
    Test number
    907507436818
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  33. Pass193,817 miles (+20,041)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    193,817 miles
    Test number
    718329715265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak egr valve
    • NoteProp shaft cetre metalastic support worn out

  34. Fail173,776 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,776 miles
    Test number
    197009725055
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  35. Pass173,776 miles (+14,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,776 miles
    Test number
    709829025013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  36. Pass159,694 miles (+21,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,694 miles
    Test number
    688036724215
    • NoteHandbrake lever near minimum reserve travel (adjustment)

  37. Pass138,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    409608024081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail138,063 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    867344224057
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteVehicle leaning to the right//os rear or front springs may be weak .

Questions about LP59 BWN

Does LP59 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BWN is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BWN?
The MOT on LP59 BWN is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 BWN done?
LP59 BWN was recorded at 313,769 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 14,770 miles a year.
Has LP59 BWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BWN has failed 17 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP59 BWN 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 LP59 BWN find?
LP59 BWN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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