London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 HYPMOT history

LR09 HYP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 319,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
319,348 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
18,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HYP was last recorded at 319,348 miles on 15 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
319,345 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
18,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 319,348 miles
  • 2025 – 311,845 miles
  • 2024 – 283,285 miles
  • 2020 – 183,873 miles
  • 2019 – 178,311 miles
  • 2018 – 166,808 miles
  • 2017 – 153,021 miles
  • 2016 – 140,484 miles
  • 2015 – 126,182 miles
  • 2014 – 109,641 miles
  • 2013 – 93,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low tread
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    978026324436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective low tread
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass319,348 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    319,348 miles
    Test number
    834971562647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail319,345 miles (+7,500)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,345 miles
    Test number
    366803943365
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass311,845 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    311,845 miles
    Test number
    125737626700
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  5. Fail311,841 miles (+9,655)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,841 miles
    Test number
    581945409564
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  6. Pass302,186 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    302,186 miles
    Test number
    967419815912
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise leak going onto front suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail302,118 miles (+18,833)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,118 miles
    Test number
    297811392617
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering locking device ineffective steering ball joint ,shaft locking nut loose,note no split pin in ball joint either (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise leak going onto front suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass283,285 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    283,285 miles
    Test number
    648557114900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail283,276 miles (+99,403)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,276 miles
    Test number
    108358444201
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass183,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,873 miles
    Test number
    854956822845
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail183,873 miles (+5,562)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,873 miles
    Test number
    270268438800
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass178,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,311 miles
    Test number
    352718505549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail178,311 miles (+5,329)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,311 miles
    Test number
    980844553572
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass172,982 miles (+6,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,982 miles
    Test number
    761206263984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass166,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,808 miles
    Test number
    661165808915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail166,808 miles (+5,688)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,808 miles
    Test number
    188931046253
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass161,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,120 miles
    Test number
    217683682830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail161,120 miles (+8,099)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,120 miles
    Test number
    701569530644
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass153,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    872801879792
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail153,021 miles (+6,562)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,021 miles
    Test number
    777042078800
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass146,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,459 miles
    Test number
    120866950720
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail146,451 miles (+5,967)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,451 miles
    Test number
    569667817371
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass140,484 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,484 miles
    Test number
    841381535118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,427 miles (+7,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    846829756708
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass126,182 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,182 miles
    Test number
    241391150112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail125,994 miles (+8,634)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    322367749517
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass117,360 miles (+7,719)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    615553465088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,641 miles (+8,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,641 miles
    Test number
    397302754462
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Fail100,926 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,926 miles
    Test number
    199415064412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass100,926 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,926 miles
    Test number
    768625764054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass93,085 miles (+11,175)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    965404253275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass81,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    619825663062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 HYP

Does LR09 HYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 HYP is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HYP?
The MOT on LR09 HYP is valid until 27 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 HYP done?
LR09 HYP was recorded at 319,348 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 18,000 miles a year.
Has LR09 HYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HYP has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 HYP 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 LR09 HYP find?
LR09 HYP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low tread; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn, and 8 more.

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