London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 HZKMOT history

LR09 HZK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 18 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 29 of 38 MOT tests, with 428,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
428,177 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
38
29 passed · 9 failed
Per year
27,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HZK
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
18 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HZK was last recorded at 428,177 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 14,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
413,266 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,911 miles
Average per year
27,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 428,177 miles
  • 2024 – 376,069 miles
  • 2023 – 320,728 miles
  • 2022 – 277,223 miles
  • 2021 – 259,644 miles
  • 2020 – 243,132 miles
  • 2019 – 229,796 miles
  • 2018 – 215,655 miles
  • 2017 – 198,995 miles
  • 2016 – 180,782 miles
  • 2015 – 155,332 miles
  • 2014 – 129,471 miles
  • 2013 – 96,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass428,177 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Some freeplay at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

38 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass428,177 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    428,177 miles
    Test number
    139512288461
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail428,177 miles (+14,911)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    428,177 miles
    Test number
    873959267356
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass413,266 miles (+19,271)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    413,266 miles
    Test number
    224266862701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass393,995 miles (+17,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    393,995 miles
    Test number
    478273361944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass376,069 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    376,069 miles
    Test number
    736755837931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail375,796 miles (+18,022)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    375,796 miles
    Test number
    253928145777
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass357,774 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    357,774 miles
    Test number
    720627752932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail357,485 miles (+17,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,485 miles
    Test number
    219101686275
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass339,687 miles (+18,959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    339,687 miles
    Test number
    958527263854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass320,728 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    320,728 miles
    Test number
    815895907705
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome freeplay at steering wheel

  11. Fail320,698 miles (+22,881)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,698 miles
    Test number
    999077116829
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome freeplay at steering wheel

  12. Pass297,817 miles (+181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    297,817 miles
    Test number
    924599509581
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail297,636 miles (+20,413)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,636 miles
    Test number
    722279217407
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass277,223 miles (+7,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    277,223 miles
    Test number
    285406479245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass269,254 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    269,254 miles
    Test number
    878211525692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass259,644 miles (+2,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    259,644 miles
    Test number
    203120792426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass256,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    256,853 miles
    Test number
    232825642714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail256,853 miles (+7,900)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,853 miles
    Test number
    144421738448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  19. Pass248,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    248,953 miles
    Test number
    936037199357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail248,953 miles (+5,821)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,953 miles
    Test number
    716471675165
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  21. Pass243,132 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    243,132 miles
    Test number
    100713839505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass238,183 miles (+8,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    238,183 miles
    Test number
    828654327669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass229,796 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    229,796 miles
    Test number
    212261103035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass223,668 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    223,668 miles
    Test number
    188309295368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass215,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    215,655 miles
    Test number
    339262328646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail215,655 miles (+7,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,655 miles
    Test number
    317537505792
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  27. Pass207,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    207,951 miles
    Test number
    328265838627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail207,951 miles (+8,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,951 miles
    Test number
    521348117952
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass198,995 miles (+8,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    198,995 miles
    Test number
    918074247488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass190,600 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    190,600 miles
    Test number
    434218369354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass180,782 miles (+16,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,782 miles
    Test number
    239392509071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass163,971 miles (+8,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    163,971 miles
    Test number
    301028053749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass155,332 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,332 miles
    Test number
    627272808194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass146,269 miles (+16,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    146,269 miles
    Test number
    109370755007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass129,471 miles (+18,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    948460344271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass111,389 miles (+15,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,389 miles
    Test number
    359411954041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  37. Pass96,040 miles (+14,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,040 miles
    Test number
    878721943274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Pass81,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,870 miles
    Test number
    267630163024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR09 HZK

Does LR09 HZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 HZK expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HZK?
The MOT on LR09 HZK expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 HZK done?
LR09 HZK was recorded at 428,177 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 27,343 miles a year.
Has LR09 HZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HZK has failed 9 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 HZK 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 HZK find?
LR09 HZK passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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