London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LR08 KCUMOT history

LR08 KCU is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 30 of 44 MOT tests, with 409,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
409,661 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
44
30 passed · 14 failed
Per year
19,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KCU was last recorded at 409,661 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2011: 22,775 miles, lower than 114,836 miles on 12 Oct 2010.

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
404,967 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4,694 miles
Average per year
19,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 409,661 miles
  • 2024 – 371,427 miles
  • 2023 – 361,106 miles
  • 2022 – 340,317 miles
  • 2021 – 316,488 miles
  • 2020 – 308,411 miles
  • 2019 – 297,522 miles
  • 2018 – 272,773 miles
  • 2017 – 235,985 miles
  • 2016 – 196,691 miles
  • 2015 – 144,877 miles
  • 2014 – 137,089 miles
  • 2013 – 102,634 miles
  • 2012 – 64,447 miles
  • 2011 – 22,775 miles
  • 2010 – 114,836 miles
  • 2009 – 75,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass409,661 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

44 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass409,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    409,661 miles
    Test number
    209558652457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    832646062962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail404,967 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    404,967 miles
    Test number
    955052459323
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    437685987854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    691798154758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470543458538
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295313420522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass371,427 miles (+10,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    371,427 miles
    Test number
    689923808270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass361,106 miles (+10,804)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    361,106 miles
    Test number
    956028796486
    • 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass350,302 miles (+9,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    350,302 miles
    Test number
    691958602127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass340,317 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    340,317 miles
    Test number
    355479813005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail340,268 miles (+13,218)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    340,268 miles
    Test number
    591716859827
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail327,050 miles (+10,562)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,050 miles
    Test number
    882411882903
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  14. Pass316,488 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    316,488 miles
    Test number
    214459775345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail316,417 miles (+8,006)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,417 miles
    Test number
    342687760449
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Sub frame (5.2.3 (f))

  16. Pass308,411 miles (+254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    308,411 miles
    Test number
    268878346338
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near diff (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Fail308,157 miles (+10,635)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,157 miles
    Test number
    826820833183
    • MajorNearside Drag link 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 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))
    • 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub frame (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near diff (1.1.11 (c))

  18. Pass297,522 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    297,522 miles
    Test number
    167144489291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail297,452 miles (+9,535)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,452 miles
    Test number
    209805835176
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  20. Pass287,917 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    287,917 miles
    Test number
    222322211090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail287,893 miles (+15,120)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,893 miles
    Test number
    869471319644
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  22. Pass272,773 miles (+19,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    272,773 miles
    Test number
    836437085574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering operation tight.

  23. Pass253,636 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    253,636 miles
    Test number
    963172897079
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  24. Fail253,575 miles (+17,590)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,575 miles
    Test number
    730177937789
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre pin/bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  25. Pass235,985 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    235,985 miles
    Test number
    681205786290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail235,902 miles (+19,783)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,902 miles
    Test number
    105557997783
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass216,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    216,119 miles
    Test number
    798174262172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail216,076 miles (+19,385)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,076 miles
    Test number
    761093420161
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring saddle to ball joint, bolt loose

  29. Pass196,691 miles (+18,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    196,691 miles
    Test number
    369827436994
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake reading slightly low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass178,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    178,310 miles
    Test number
    723512265986
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Fail178,272 miles (+33,395)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,272 miles
    Test number
    939908367138
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass144,877 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,877 miles
    Test number
    692768930390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass143,404 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    325088295068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass137,089 miles (+14,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,089 miles
    Test number
    469372584248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass122,825 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,825 miles
    Test number
    236299594063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail122,669 miles (+20,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,669 miles
    Test number
    436838794022
    • FailureNearside 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 Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  37. Pass102,634 miles (+19,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    368470383224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Pass83,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,559 miles
    Test number
    935363093038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. Fail83,538 miles (+19,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,538 miles
    Test number
    307703193036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  40. Pass64,447 miles (+41,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,447 miles
    Test number
    955215082247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  41. Pass22,775 miles (-92,061)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,775 miles
    Test number
    879117971202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  42. Pass114,836 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    840615980283
    • NoteCoolant leak

  43. Pass114,752 miles (+39,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,752 miles
    Test number
    254607170204
    • NoteParking brake just made req

  44. Pass75,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    173761879050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 KCU

Does LR08 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 KCU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KCU?
The MOT on LR08 KCU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 KCU done?
LR08 KCU was recorded at 409,661 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 19,035 miles a year.
Has LR08 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KCU has failed 14 of its 44 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 KCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 KCU find?
LR08 KCU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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