London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LR05 AVPMOT history

LR05 AVP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 4 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 354,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
354,449 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 AVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 AVP was last recorded at 354,449 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 2,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
351,664 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,785 miles
Average per year
12,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 354,449 miles
  • 2022 – 351,664 miles
  • 2021 – 346,636 miles
  • 2019 – 340,157 miles
  • 2017 – 301,914 miles
  • 2016 – 281,940 miles
  • 2014 – 239,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail354,449 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail354,449 miles (+2,785)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,449 miles
    Test number
    299137736030
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass351,664 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    351,664 miles
    Test number
    616528717113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail351,664 miles (+5,028)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,664 miles
    Test number
    853410803503
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass346,636 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    346,636 miles
    Test number
    495953047583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass340,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    340,157 miles
    Test number
    373256308223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail340,157 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,157 miles
    Test number
    161839460592
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    821876332439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    853123819633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    372167945152
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101795825848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass301,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    301,914 miles
    Test number
    936630273137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    119073710630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    523771914889
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass281,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    281,940 miles
    Test number
    188163787221
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    877216812280
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    546854987530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    539846675047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass239,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    239,715 miles
    Test number
    545731364279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758539874077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    199819674095
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    197512563201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    575461263252
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635480273006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    156880373427
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Questions about LR05 AVP

Does LR05 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 AVP expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 AVP?
The MOT on LR05 AVP expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 AVP done?
LR05 AVP was recorded at 354,449 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 12,476 miles a year.
Has LR05 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 AVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 AVP 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 LR05 AVP find?
LR05 AVP failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 6 more.

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