London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc
LR09 HZLMOT history
LR09 HZL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 221,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 221,692 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 13,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 HZL
- 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
- 24 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 HZL was last recorded at 221,692 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 221,692 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,692 miles
- 2025 – 221,135 miles
- 2023 – 219,535 miles
- 2022 – 218,172 miles
- 2021 – 218,152 miles
- 2020 – 218,115 miles
- 2019 – 213,502 miles
- 2018 – 187,404 miles
- 2017 – 162,884 miles
- 2016 – 135,518 miles
- 2015 – 109,906 miles
- 2014 – 82,903 miles
- 2013 – 55,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,692 miles
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner seal soft
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both side rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReversing light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Reverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,692 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 221,692 miles
- Test number
- 356028534257
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged slight loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner seal soft
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both side rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReversing light not working
Fail221,692 miles (+557)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,692 miles
- Test number
- 915767060900
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReversing light not working
Pass221,135 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 221,135 miles
- Test number
- 933890645072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09
Fail221,131 miles (+1,596)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,131 miles
- Test number
- 709650206313
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed - visible in door shut, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel corroded and holed, as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed - visible in door shut, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working - vehicle is pre 01/09/09
Pass219,535 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 219,535 miles
- Test number
- 633004764579
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Reverse light not working
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed
Fail219,535 miles (+1,363)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,535 miles
- Test number
- 153602542248
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Reverse light not working
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just passed
Pass218,172 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 218,172 miles
- Test number
- 815665328503
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail lamp cracked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass218,152 miles (+29)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 218,152 miles
- Test number
- 255446318323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail218,123 miles (+8)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,123 miles
- Test number
- 479526814808
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail218,115 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,115 miles
- Test number
- 765455517148
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Irregular wear on inner edge cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass213,502 miles (+13,637)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 213,502 miles
- Test number
- 968641248620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,865 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 199,865 miles
- Test number
- 853480426000
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail199,865 miles (+12,461)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,865 miles
- Test number
- 533823533692
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,404 miles (+13,129)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 187,404 miles
- Test number
- 285606019832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,275 miles (+11,391)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 174,275 miles
- Test number
- 211088653499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,884 miles (+13,785)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 162,884 miles
- Test number
- 608431472317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 149,099 miles
- Test number
- 163425908109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,099 miles (+13,581)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,099 miles
- Test number
- 898381618538
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass135,518 miles (+12,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 135,518 miles
- Test number
- 150162390933
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass122,628 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 122,628 miles
- Test number
- 433977053553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Fail122,628 miles (+12,722)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,628 miles
- Test number
- 854931724975
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNail In N/R Tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil Leak
Pass109,906 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 109,906 miles
- Test number
- 593437764376
- AdvisoryNail I n N/R Tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail109,906 miles (+15,161)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,906 miles
- Test number
- 149326593165
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNail I n N/R Tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass94,745 miles (+11,842)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,745 miles
- Test number
- 239930185000
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 82,903 miles
- Test number
- 819292364295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,903 miles (+12,850)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,903 miles
- Test number
- 729142664261
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass70,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 70,053 miles
- Test number
- 655771084056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,053 miles (+14,175)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,053 miles
- Test number
- 548020584004
- 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- 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 Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,878 miles (+13,499)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,878 miles
- Test number
- 945793363276
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,379 miles
- Test number
- 579424773006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,379 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,379 miles
- Test number
- 287904373065
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LR09 HZL
- Does LR09 HZL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 HZL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 HZL?
- The MOT on LR09 HZL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR09 HZL done?
- LR09 HZL was recorded at 221,692 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 13,705 miles a year.
- Has LR09 HZL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 HZL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 HZL 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 HZL find?
- LR09 HZL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside indicator tell-tale inoperative; coil spring corroded both rears; nearside non obligatory mirror damaged slight loose, and 6 more.
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