London Taxis INT TX4

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2010 · 2,486 cc

LP59 KGVMOT history

LP59 KGV is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 310,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
310,894 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
21,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 KGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 KGV was last recorded at 310,894 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 11,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
299,610 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11,284 miles
Average per year
21,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 310,894 miles
  • 2021 – 292,864 miles
  • 2020 – 283,337 miles
  • 2019 – 271,670 miles
  • 2018 – 247,517 miles
  • 2017 – 222,639 miles
  • 2016 – 200,756 miles
  • 2015 – 181,129 miles
  • 2014 – 151,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass310,894 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    310,894 miles
    Test number
    474406650684
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail310,891 miles (+11,281)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,891 miles
    Test number
    871785837772
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass299,610 miles (+6,746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    299,610 miles
    Test number
    482051862330
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass292,864 miles (+5,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    292,864 miles
    Test number
    436964641560
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass287,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    287,400 miles
    Test number
    833424334046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail287,400 miles (+4,063)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,400 miles
    Test number
    436378147595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass283,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    283,337 miles
    Test number
    185171827600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail283,337 miles (+11,667)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,337 miles
    Test number
    315695764435
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass271,670 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    271,670 miles
    Test number
    148067657204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail271,670 miles (+12,132)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,670 miles
    Test number
    375287556044
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass259,538 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    259,538 miles
    Test number
    442909554882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail259,536 miles (+12,019)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,536 miles
    Test number
    814100909734
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass247,517 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    247,517 miles
    Test number
    101339297410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass235,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    235,179 miles
    Test number
    391073502978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail235,179 miles (+12,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,179 miles
    Test number
    552859624354
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass222,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    222,639 miles
    Test number
    237082680857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail222,639 miles (+9,793)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,639 miles
    Test number
    225974562646
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass212,846 miles (+12,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    212,846 miles
    Test number
    620696925810
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Trailer arm has slight play in pin or bush
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Track rod end inner has slight play in ball joint

  19. Pass200,756 miles (+11,548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    200,756 miles
    Test number
    776122256220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryEml warning stays on the dash

  20. Pass189,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    189,208 miles
    Test number
    154791192443
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail189,208 miles (+8,079)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,208 miles
    Test number
    754442847193
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door panel insecure

  22. Pass181,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    181,129 miles
    Test number
    936415662408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail181,129 miles (+18,578)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,129 miles
    Test number
    418646119390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  24. Pass162,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    162,551 miles
    Test number
    995249145075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail162,551 miles (+11,012)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,551 miles
    Test number
    187678845426
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass151,539 miles (+18,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,539 miles
    Test number
    698440864209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass133,277 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    916068544083
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  28. Fail133,277 miles11 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    457684744005
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteChange brake fluid
    • NoteRadiator leaking

Questions about LP59 KGV

Does LP59 KGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 KGV expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 KGV?
The MOT on LP59 KGV expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 KGV done?
LP59 KGV was recorded at 310,894 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 21,022 miles a year.
Has LP59 KGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 KGV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LP59 KGV 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 KGV find?
LP59 KGV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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