London Taxis INT TX II

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LR05 PLVMOT history

LR05 PLV is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 361,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
361,577 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 PLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 PLV was last recorded at 361,577 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
361,577 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 361,577 miles
  • 2023 – 350,305 miles
  • 2022 – 335,924 miles
  • 2021 – 335,129 miles
  • 2019 – 326,732 miles
  • 2018 – 312,818 miles
  • 2017 – 296,379 miles
  • 2016 – 277,579 miles
  • 2015 – 255,009 miles
  • 2014 – 233,158 miles
  • 2013 – 211,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass361,577 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass361,577 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    361,577 miles
    Test number
    353454808716
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail361,577 miles (+11,272)2 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361,577 miles
    Test number
    503815403447
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass350,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    350,305 miles
    Test number
    579907610635
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail350,305 miles (+14,381)5 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    350,305 miles
    Test number
    608074009781
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Back Plate Damp
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass335,924 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    335,924 miles
    Test number
    802657114084
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryLoad area full
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail335,917 miles (+788)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335,917 miles
    Test number
    868367609605
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryLoad area full
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass335,129 miles (+8,397)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    335,129 miles
    Test number
    401596949856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass326,732 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    326,732 miles
    Test number
    713753580128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail326,730 miles (+6,315)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,730 miles
    Test number
    925387730367
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass320,415 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    320,415 miles
    Test number
    168721899335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass312,818 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    312,818 miles
    Test number
    269109695076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass306,422 miles (+10,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    306,422 miles
    Test number
    223994437636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass296,379 miles (+10,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    296,379 miles
    Test number
    739032687267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBack box has corroded

  14. Pass286,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    286,167 miles
    Test number
    438023064314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rear back box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (17%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  15. Fail286,167 miles (+8,588)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,167 miles
    Test number
    518083664823
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rear back box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (17%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  16. Pass277,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    277,579 miles
    Test number
    154045979437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail277,576 miles (+11,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,576 miles
    Test number
    879586542868
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass265,999 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    265,999 miles
    Test number
    832539164980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail265,998 miles (+10,989)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,998 miles
    Test number
    280374830087
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel-arch section (5.2.6)

  20. Pass255,009 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    255,009 miles
    Test number
    562103222988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail255,006 miles (+11,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,006 miles
    Test number
    184122586423
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel-arch (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass243,105 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    243,105 miles
    Test number
    648537525151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass233,158 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    233,158 miles
    Test number
    499287514344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail233,149 miles (+10,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,149 miles
    Test number
    659266614333
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass222,509 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    222,509 miles
    Test number
    166326534170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail222,502 miles (+10,805)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,502 miles
    Test number
    906584134167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass211,697 miles (+157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    211,697 miles
    Test number
    449598513369
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  28. Fail211,540 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,540 miles
    Test number
    709416013373
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

Questions about LR05 PLV

Does LR05 PLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 PLV expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 PLV?
The MOT on LR05 PLV expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 PLV done?
LR05 PLV was recorded at 361,577 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 14,001 miles a year.
Has LR05 PLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 PLV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 PLV 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 PLV find?
LR05 PLV passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.

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