London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LP65 EXLMOT history

LP65 EXL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 247,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
247,043 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
23,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 EXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 EXL was last recorded at 247,043 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 22,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2020: 99,726 miles, lower than 905,757 miles on 31 Jan 2020.

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
224,589 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
22,454 miles
Average per year
23,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,043 miles
  • 2025 – 224,589 miles
  • 2024 – 213,450 miles
  • 2023 – 167,945 miles
  • 2022 – 141,365 miles
  • 2021 – 116,261 miles
  • 2020 – 99,726 miles
  • 2019 – 79,630 miles
  • 2018 – 61,321 miles
  • 2017 – 46,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,043 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    247,043 miles
    Test number
    676381214589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail247,040 miles (+22,451)7 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,040 miles
    Test number
    857447826971
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    224,589 miles
    Test number
    991858376031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail224,589 miles (+11,139)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,589 miles
    Test number
    478781634275
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  5. Pass213,450 miles (+22,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    213,450 miles
    Test number
    930384842393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,066 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    191,066 miles
    Test number
    924492491217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    934640122274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,063 miles (+13,118)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    578593742983
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass167,945 miles (+24,654)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,945 miles
    Test number
    990051841478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    569667389586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,291 miles (+1,926)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    438765353660
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

  12. Pass141,365 miles (+17,733)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    628128933695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,632 miles
    Test number
    742035954430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    461309359239
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass116,261 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,261 miles
    Test number
    570083640658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,444 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    955698605988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,726 miles (-806,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    237503156699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass905,757 miles (+815,000)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    905,757 miles
    Test number
    186658671194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,757 miles (+11,127)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    927214829633
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  20. Pass79,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    780487277066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,630 miles (+10,513)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,630 miles
    Test number
    170005638996
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff oil leaking on back of brake back plate

  22. Pass69,117 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    111964693714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    413773968408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,321 miles (+9,920)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    863275868346
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  25. Pass51,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    627144708782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,401 miles (+5,042)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    120139682013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure nuts looses (2.4.G.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass46,359 miles (+10,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    394833501822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  28. Pass35,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,460 miles
    Test number
    671286440358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 EXL

Does LP65 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 EXL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 EXL?
The MOT on LP65 EXL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 EXL done?
LP65 EXL was recorded at 247,043 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 23,193 miles a year.
Has LP65 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 EXL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP65 EXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP65 EXL find?
LP65 EXL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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