London Taxis INT TX4

Pink · Gas bi-fuel · 2009 · 1,998 cc

LR09 HYLMOT history

LR09 HYL is a pink gas bi-fuel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 24 of 34 MOT tests, with 307,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
307,984 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
24 passed · 10 failed
Per year
15,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HYL was last recorded at 307,984 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2022: 245,647 miles, lower than 274,596 miles on 15 Oct 2021.

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
306,905 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
15,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 307,984 miles
  • 2025 – 299,760 miles
  • 2024 – 284,753 miles
  • 2023 – 276,518 miles
  • 2022 – 256,634 miles
  • 2021 – 274,596 miles
  • 2020 – 244,986 miles
  • 2019 – 236,274 miles
  • 2018 – 211,284 miles
  • 2017 – 194,526 miles
  • 2016 – 177,906 miles
  • 2015 – 154,064 miles
  • 2014 – 124,512 miles
  • 2013 – 117,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass307,984 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass307,984 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    307,984 miles
    Test number
    836006396267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass306,905 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    306,905 miles
    Test number
    588209373795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass299,760 miles (+15,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    299,760 miles
    Test number
    987792089326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass284,753 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    284,753 miles
    Test number
    749178080981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass276,518 miles (+15,936)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    276,518 miles
    Test number
    882128182372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass260,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    260,582 miles
    Test number
    464368779301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail260,582 miles (+3,948)6 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,582 miles
    Test number
    655284779900
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass256,634 miles (+10,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    256,634 miles
    Test number
    678410464174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass245,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    245,647 miles
    Test number
    689427010472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail245,647 miles (-28,949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,647 miles
    Test number
    348664254345
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass274,596 miles (+15,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    274,596 miles
    Test number
    747885503717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass259,526 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    259,526 miles
    Test number
    130311194430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass259,100 miles (+14,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    259,100 miles
    Test number
    711657406076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass244,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    244,986 miles
    Test number
    327183349143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail244,986 miles (+8,712)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,986 miles
    Test number
    287079215881
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass236,274 miles (+12,700)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    236,274 miles
    Test number
    278019708792
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass223,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    223,574 miles
    Test number
    716367975201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail223,574 miles (+12,290)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,574 miles
    Test number
    793402042670
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive egr area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  19. Pass211,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    211,284 miles
    Test number
    283973794125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail211,284 miles (+8,321)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,284 miles
    Test number
    189427099137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  21. Pass202,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,963 miles
    Test number
    893808850940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail202,963 miles (+8,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,963 miles
    Test number
    616187592227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass194,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    194,526 miles
    Test number
    400794680053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail194,526 miles (+8,312)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,526 miles
    Test number
    320473561162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around oil filter

  25. Pass186,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,214 miles
    Test number
    609270877347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail186,214 miles (+8,308)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,214 miles
    Test number
    270943110230
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  27. Pass177,906 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    177,906 miles
    Test number
    701001868159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass173,113 miles (+19,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,113 miles
    Test number
    325519004201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail154,064 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,064 miles
    Test number
    218898765095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass154,064 miles (+29,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,064 miles
    Test number
    266798165086
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass124,512 miles (+7,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,512 miles
    Test number
    318505264008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass117,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    659943563259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail117,116 miles (+21,973)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    157553663241
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  34. Pass95,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    336245963014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 HYL

Does LR09 HYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 HYL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HYL?
The MOT on LR09 HYL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 HYL done?
LR09 HYL was recorded at 307,984 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 15,648 miles a year.
Has LR09 HYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HYL has failed 10 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 HYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 HYL find?
LR09 HYL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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