London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 BWZMOT history

LP59 BWZ is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 403,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
403,901 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
24,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BWZ
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
28 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BWZ was last recorded at 403,901 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 14,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
388,927 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14,974 miles
Average per year
24,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 403,901 miles
  • 2025 – 372,236 miles
  • 2024 – 338,725 miles
  • 2020 – 195,795 miles
  • 2019 – 185,942 miles
  • 2018 – 173,493 miles
  • 2017 – 156,703 miles
  • 2016 – 139,040 miles
  • 2015 – 120,791 miles
  • 2014 – 100,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass403,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass403,901 miles (+14,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    403,901 miles
    Test number
    156732403896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass388,927 miles (+16,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    388,927 miles
    Test number
    582950539899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass372,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    372,236 miles
    Test number
    232952734959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail372,181 miles (+13,035)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    372,181 miles
    Test number
    298417108459
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded* (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass359,146 miles (+20,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    359,146 miles
    Test number
    854877977237
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn centre trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass338,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    338,725 miles
    Test number
    126446317291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail338,661 miles (+142,866)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    338,661 miles
    Test number
    736548151491
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.88 +0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass195,795 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,795 miles
    Test number
    978260304317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,482 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    191,482 miles
    Test number
    955035850196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail191,367 miles (+5,425)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,367 miles
    Test number
    999196140727
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  11. Pass185,942 miles (+5,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    185,942 miles
    Test number
    479760651382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass180,574 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,574 miles
    Test number
    582495132249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass173,493 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,493 miles
    Test number
    352868918671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass165,060 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,060 miles
    Test number
    781633730712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,703 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,703 miles
    Test number
    821506557681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,308 miles (+10,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,308 miles
    Test number
    315178644188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,040 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    744233315279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass128,223 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    128,223 miles
    Test number
    945930338415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,791 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    246911915246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass112,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    147068025029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,009 miles (+11,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,009 miles
    Test number
    359338225037
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
  22. Fail100,813 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    366516904226
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
  23. Pass100,813 miles (+9,466)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    956766304219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,347 miles
    Test number
    566320434078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BWZ

Does LP59 BWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 BWZ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BWZ?
The MOT on LP59 BWZ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 BWZ done?
LP59 BWZ was recorded at 403,901 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 24,758 miles a year.
Has LP59 BWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BWZ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP59 BWZ 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 BWZ find?
LP59 BWZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.

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