London Taxis INT TX II

Blue · Gas bi-fuel · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LR05 AVUMOT history

LR05 AVU is a blue gas bi-fuel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 24 of 36 MOT tests, with 440,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
440,006 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
36
24 passed · 12 failed
Per year
19,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 AVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 AVU was last recorded at 440,006 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 7,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2019: 35,667 miles, lower than 347,833 miles on 10 Oct 2018.

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
432,554 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,452 miles
Average per year
19,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 440,006 miles
  • 2023 – 432,554 miles
  • 2022 – 411,163 miles
  • 2021 – 389,921 miles
  • 2020 – 382,264 miles
  • 2019 – 368,299 miles
  • 2018 – 347,833 miles
  • 2017 – 332,129 miles
  • 2016 – 314,852 miles
  • 2015 – 292,661 miles
  • 2014 – 270,718 miles
  • 2013 – 246,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass440,006 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Advise fuel filler pipe poor condition!!!!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 4 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass440,006 miles (+7,452)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    440,006 miles
    Test number
    475657860051
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass432,554 miles (+1,272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    432,554 miles
    Test number
    276858355128
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass431,282 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    431,282 miles
    Test number
    927154156389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail431,282 miles (+9,355)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    431,282 miles
    Test number
    193641482259
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass421,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    421,927 miles
    Test number
    779691721494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail421,927 miles (+10,764)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    421,927 miles
    Test number
    588666671917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass411,163 miles (+10,317)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    411,163 miles
    Test number
    276346651057
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

  8. Pass400,846 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    400,846 miles
    Test number
    130283878213
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler pipe poor condition!!!!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail400,792 miles (+10,871)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    400,792 miles
    Test number
    839987894724
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise fuel filler pipe poor condition!!!!!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass389,921 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    389,921 miles
    Test number
    401305063398
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear lamp units have water inside them nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail389,921 miles (+4,427)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    389,921 miles
    Test number
    858291242074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear lamp units have water inside them nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass385,494 miles (+3,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    385,494 miles
    Test number
    446870724899
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass382,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    382,264 miles
    Test number
    931588248024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail382,264 miles (+3,307)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    382,264 miles
    Test number
    289425923756
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass378,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    378,957 miles
    Test number
    642186199961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail378,957 miles (+10,658)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    378,957 miles
    Test number
    380092138879
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass368,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    368,299 miles
    Test number
    325030990241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail368,299 miles (+332,631)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    368,299 miles
    Test number
    283122956664
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass35,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,668 miles
    Test number
    144805834421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Fail35,667 miles (-312,166)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,667 miles
    Test number
    439231027382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  21. Pass347,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    347,833 miles
    Test number
    377402919150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  22. Fail347,832 miles (+8,595)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,832 miles
    Test number
    808002898399
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  23. Pass339,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    339,237 miles
    Test number
    414528967543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail339,236 miles (+7,107)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,236 miles
    Test number
    578207248605
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass332,129 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    332,129 miles
    Test number
    841299411791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass323,867 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    323,867 miles
    Test number
    244208762416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass314,852 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    314,852 miles
    Test number
    137864739044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass302,315 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    302,315 miles
    Test number
    637489295643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass292,661 miles (+10,851)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    292,661 miles
    Test number
    400520110469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail281,810 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,810 miles
    Test number
    195017295461
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  31. Pass281,810 miles (+11,092)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    281,810 miles
    Test number
    635837295017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass270,718 miles (+12,316)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    270,718 miles
    Test number
    368150684423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail258,402 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,402 miles
    Test number
    515098194048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  34. Pass258,402 miles (+11,554)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    258,402 miles
    Test number
    697838794067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass246,848 miles (+14,792)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    246,848 miles
    Test number
    867787373284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass232,056 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    232,056 miles
    Test number
    748254493071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR05 AVU

Does LR05 AVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 AVU expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 AVU?
The MOT on LR05 AVU expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 AVU done?
LR05 AVU was recorded at 440,006 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 19,046 miles a year.
Has LR05 AVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 AVU has failed 12 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 AVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 AVU find?
LR05 AVU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes, and 3 more.

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