London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LP59 LAEMOT history

LP59 LAE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 26 of 38 MOT tests, with 543,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
543,409 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
38
26 passed · 12 failed
Per year
36,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 LAE
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
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 LAE was last recorded at 543,409 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 15,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2021: 329,488 miles, lower than 342,758 miles on 9 Oct 2019.

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
528,029 miles · 29 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,380 miles
Average per year
36,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 543,409 miles
  • 2024 – 500,749 miles
  • 2023 – 436,501 miles
  • 2022 – 393,693 miles
  • 2021 – 329,500 miles
  • 2019 – 342,758 miles
  • 2018 – 245,861 miles
  • 2017 – 234,673 miles
  • 2016 – 223,208 miles
  • 2015 – 188,737 miles
  • 2014 – 144,304 miles
  • 2013 – 105,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass543,409 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass543,409 miles (+15,380)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    543,409 miles
    Test number
    410466287099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass528,029 miles (+15,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    528,029 miles
    Test number
    433518658568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass512,515 miles (+11,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    512,515 miles
    Test number
    621106181189
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass500,749 miles (+221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    500,749 miles
    Test number
    199502592817
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Fail500,528 miles (+17,088)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    500,528 miles
    Test number
    833740569869
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass483,440 miles (+23,517)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    483,440 miles
    Test number
    480081592885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass459,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    459,923 miles
    Test number
    447215945171
    • AdvisorySlight dampness round steering box

  8. Fail459,848 miles (+23,347)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    459,848 miles
    Test number
    103043615779
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight dampness round steering box

  9. Pass436,501 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    436,501 miles
    Test number
    195273087057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail436,323 miles (+26,907)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    436,323 miles
    Test number
    556779743472
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass409,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    409,416 miles
    Test number
    494617636484
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    718233404824
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded long pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear part of main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported short pipe on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass393,693 miles (+64,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    393,693 miles
    Test number
    778445859104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front n/s/f washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass329,500 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    329,500 miles
    Test number
    856855851737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail329,488 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,488 miles
    Test number
    835467586934
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    125736872733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    215153669301
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn body to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312381918660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass342,758 miles (+89,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    342,758 miles
    Test number
    512508047792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass253,264 miles (+7,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    253,264 miles
    Test number
    281114872420
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  21. Pass245,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    245,861 miles
    Test number
    270245586209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail245,861 miles (+7,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,861 miles
    Test number
    632110463611
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  23. Pass238,231 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    238,231 miles
    Test number
    793666649992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass234,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    234,673 miles
    Test number
    288543875248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail234,671 miles (+4,326)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,671 miles
    Test number
    955987547199
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass230,345 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    230,345 miles
    Test number
    718626749558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass223,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    223,208 miles
    Test number
    556720841787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  28. Fail223,208 miles (+4,232)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,208 miles
    Test number
    712047122536
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  29. Pass218,976 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    218,976 miles
    Test number
    384562632603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass217,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    217,341 miles
    Test number
    622530815727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail217,341 miles (+28,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,341 miles
    Test number
    758260571500
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  32. Pass188,737 miles (+16,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    188,737 miles
    Test number
    368438767181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass172,708 miles (+28,404)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    172,708 miles
    Test number
    519826525166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass144,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    328368564287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail144,304 miles (+24,477)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,304 miles
    Test number
    378308564255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  36. Pass119,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    557390094080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail119,827 miles (+14,417)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    498920994064
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBump stoper missing N/R

  38. Pass105,410 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,410 miles
    Test number
    429309963227
    • NoteDamage to windscreen (offside upper)
    • NoteOffside indicator tell tale light not working

Questions about LP59 LAE

Does LP59 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP59 LAE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP59 LAE?
The MOT on LP59 LAE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP59 LAE done?
LP59 LAE was recorded at 543,409 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 36,162 miles a year.
Has LP59 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 LAE has failed 12 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP59 LAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP59 LAE find?
LP59 LAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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