London Taxis INT TX4

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LR08 TXPMOT history

LR08 TXP is a green diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 308,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
308,204 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
16,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 TXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 TXP was last recorded at 308,204 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
308,168 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
16,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 308,204 miles
  • 2023 – 301,360 miles
  • 2022 – 299,129 miles
  • 2020 – 283,283 miles
  • 2019 – 266,205 miles
  • 2018 – 242,597 miles
  • 2017 – 229,790 miles
  • 2016 – 209,269 miles
  • 2015 – 189,701 miles
  • 2014 – 154,743 miles
  • 2013 – 124,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass308,204 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass308,204 miles (+36)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    308,204 miles
    Test number
    648378862921
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail308,168 miles (+6,808)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,168 miles
    Test number
    680455757957
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass301,360 miles (+271)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    301,360 miles
    Test number
    798828163129
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail301,089 miles (+1,960)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,089 miles
    Test number
    427531793054
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass299,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    299,129 miles
    Test number
    476904114084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriverside headlamp just within limits

  6. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263411648870
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass283,283 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    283,283 miles
    Test number
    814461992158
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    101850447495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

  9. Pass266,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    266,205 miles
    Test number
    715693123397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    969462449218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass242,597 miles (+12,807)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    242,597 miles
    Test number
    548002373569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass229,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    229,790 miles
    Test number
    956095399942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail229,790 miles (+14,855)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,790 miles
    Test number
    562582796468
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass214,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    214,935 miles
    Test number
    234352522015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail214,935 miles (+5,666)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,935 miles
    Test number
    949307141459
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass209,269 miles (+10,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    209,269 miles
    Test number
    268466541279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass198,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    198,762 miles
    Test number
    473867977231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail198,762 miles (+9,061)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,762 miles
    Test number
    913402451007
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  19. Pass189,701 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    189,701 miles
    Test number
    751604910098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail183,290 miles (+2,831)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,290 miles
    Test number
    998370065171
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFoot brake rubber worn but not excess at this time

  21. Fail180,459 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,459 miles
    Test number
    357210025111
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass180,459 miles (+25,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    180,459 miles
    Test number
    828130325118
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass154,743 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,743 miles
    Test number
    707450324110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail154,543 miles (+30,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    276909914126
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  25. Pass124,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    289956613148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 TXP

Does LR08 TXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 TXP expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 TXP?
The MOT on LR08 TXP expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 TXP done?
LR08 TXP was recorded at 308,204 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 16,330 miles a year.
Has LR08 TXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 TXP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 TXP 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 TXP find?
LR08 TXP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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