London Taxis INT TX4

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LR08 KCKMOT history

LR08 KCK is a purple diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 30 of 46 MOT tests, with 286,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
286,626 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2020
MOT tests
46
30 passed · 16 failed
Per year
23,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KCK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KCK was last recorded at 286,626 miles on 28 Aug 2020, 37,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,520 miles · 27 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
37,106 miles
Average per year
23,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 286,626 miles
  • 2019 – 249,520 miles
  • 2018 – 237,502 miles
  • 2017 – 213,790 miles
  • 2016 – 191,187 miles
  • 2015 – 161,171 miles
  • 2014 – 133,170 miles
  • 2013 – 109,790 miles
  • 2012 – 87,614 miles
  • 2011 – 67,103 miles
  • 2010 – 51,355 miles
  • 2009 – 30,529 miles
  • 2008 – 8,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

46 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    740477748547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437216964750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163900294576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381720048076
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    882590136628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    588235211175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    921623448744
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering linkage locking bolt ineffective (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579708794365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694882392782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    362191790239
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    542587696402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    811300345414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    862660308261
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Pass286,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    286,626 miles
    Test number
    445501962794
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262291765743
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    733618878605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725240013404
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    617504777112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass249,520 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    249,520 miles
    Test number
    532194528476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass237,502 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    237,502 miles
    Test number
    129725090317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail237,479 miles (+12,113)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,479 miles
    Test number
    966272035374
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass225,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    225,366 miles
    Test number
    466275625973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878604030512
    • FailureEmissions not tested Exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass213,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    213,790 miles
    Test number
    432197050494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail213,784 miles (+9,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,784 miles
    Test number
    526246761645
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass204,115 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    204,115 miles
    Test number
    545310364074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail204,098 miles (+12,911)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,098 miles
    Test number
    562325295191
    • FailureMechanical brake component locking device missing O/S handbrake cable (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  28. Pass191,187 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    191,187 miles
    Test number
    861003601937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail191,155 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,155 miles
    Test number
    435057191621
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  30. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    363778744368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912135417027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass161,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,171 miles
    Test number
    690012032083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail161,161 miles (+13,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,161 miles
    Test number
    888130780823
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  34. Pass147,298 miles (+14,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    115566055091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass133,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,170 miles
    Test number
    516339634257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245219654011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail122,014 miles (+12,224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,014 miles
    Test number
    316807154025
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  38. Pass109,790 miles (+10,544)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    109,790 miles
    Test number
    367210443242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. Pass99,246 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    985870063042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  40. Fail99,026 miles (+11,412)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    386818353094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  41. Pass87,614 miles (+20,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    225092042299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  42. Pass67,103 miles (+15,748)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    978776131241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  43. Pass51,355 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    341951130216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  44. Fail51,340 miles (+20,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    850279320235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  45. Pass30,529 miles (+21,537)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    123665929229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  46. Pass8,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    522902858227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KCK

Does LR08 KCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 KCK expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KCK?
The MOT on LR08 KCK expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 KCK done?
LR08 KCK was recorded at 286,626 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2020, an average of 23,194 miles a year.
Has LR08 KCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KCK has failed 16 of its 46 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 KCK 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 LR08 KCK find?
LR08 KCK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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