London Taxis INT TX4

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LR08 AUCMOT history

LR08 AUC is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 24 of 36 MOT tests, with 370,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
370,068 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
36
24 passed · 12 failed
Per year
19,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AUC was last recorded at 370,068 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2023: 265,235 miles, lower than 322,528 miles on 5 Aug 2022.
  • 29 Jan 2024: 212,420 miles, lower than 265,235 miles on 7 Feb 2023.

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
364,177 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,891 miles
Average per year
19,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 370,068 miles
  • 2025 – 364,177 miles
  • 2024 – 352,885 miles
  • 2023 – 265,235 miles
  • 2022 – 322,528 miles
  • 2021 – 273,566 miles
  • 2020 – 263,655 miles
  • 2019 – 251,980 miles
  • 2018 – 235,716 miles
  • 2017 – 213,486 miles
  • 2016 – 188,695 miles
  • 2015 – 182,920 miles
  • 2014 – 143,592 miles
  • 2013 – 119,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass370,068 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

36 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass370,068 miles (+5,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    370,068 miles
    Test number
    217561431699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass364,177 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    364,177 miles
    Test number
    728856813268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass358,882 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    358,882 miles
    Test number
    785464660413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail358,667 miles (+5,782)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,667 miles
    Test number
    430373717254
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective lower uj (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass352,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    352,885 miles
    Test number
    626831435682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    439614554281
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass212,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    212,420 miles
    Test number
    807391426653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    127432984253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    344492910651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass265,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    265,235 miles
    Test number
    191340470674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    749980513811
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting C PILLAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass322,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    322,528 miles
    Test number
    934717397062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail322,528 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,528 miles
    Test number
    429559511924
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694055930960
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  15. Pass273,566 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    273,566 miles
    Test number
    301161202613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail273,338 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,338 miles
    Test number
    368800562099
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess movement at bolt into wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    762221394323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass263,655 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    263,655 miles
    Test number
    574284818100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass251,980 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    251,980 miles
    Test number
    352642203267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass245,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    245,137 miles
    Test number
    964148918424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail245,137 miles (+9,421)2 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,137 miles
    Test number
    233783495572
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass235,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    235,716 miles
    Test number
    833963476797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail235,716 miles (+8,584)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,716 miles
    Test number
    463122536341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  24. Pass227,132 miles (+13,646)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    227,132 miles
    Test number
    521875040220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass213,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    213,486 miles
    Test number
    945329463724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail213,486 miles (+12,079)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,486 miles
    Test number
    338404396422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass201,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    201,407 miles
    Test number
    936416203174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail201,407 miles (+12,712)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,407 miles
    Test number
    929955964877
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass188,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    188,695 miles
    Test number
    816104066761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail188,695 miles (+5,775)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,695 miles
    Test number
    670103895144
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass182,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    182,920 miles
    Test number
    421950633616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  32. Fail182,920 miles (+449)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,920 miles
    Test number
    659111933064
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  33. Pass182,471 miles (+8,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    182,471 miles
    Test number
    174075980148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass173,742 miles (+30,150)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    173,742 miles
    Test number
    595577615194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass143,592 miles (+23,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    838181424184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass119,684 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    119,684 miles
    Test number
    939692373065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smeary

Questions about LR08 AUC

Does LR08 AUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AUC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AUC?
The MOT on LR08 AUC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AUC done?
LR08 AUC was recorded at 370,068 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 19,466 miles a year.
Has LR08 AUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AUC has failed 12 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 AUC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 AUC find?
LR08 AUC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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