London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 UHPMOT history

LR09 UHP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 230,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
230,178 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UHP
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 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 UHP was last recorded at 230,178 miles on 28 May 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,153 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
9,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,178 miles
  • 2024 – 230,153 miles
  • 2023 – 228,367 miles
  • 2021 – 226,968 miles
  • 2020 – 226,938 miles
  • 2019 – 222,429 miles
  • 2018 – 207,140 miles
  • 2017 – 187,359 miles
  • 2016 – 167,310 miles
  • 2015 – 149,833 miles
  • 2014 – 136,835 miles
  • 2013 – 117,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,178 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,178 miles (+25)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    230,178 miles
    Test number
    902354817979
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass230,153 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,153 miles
    Test number
    233367159531
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail230,153 miles (+1,786)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,153 miles
    Test number
    259929611682
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass228,367 miles (+1,399)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    228,367 miles
    Test number
    614672193940
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass226,968 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    226,968 miles
    Test number
    290035275384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail226,964 miles (+26)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,964 miles
    Test number
    319186504391
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass226,938 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    226,938 miles
    Test number
    191911875684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass222,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    222,429 miles
    Test number
    138582561265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail222,429 miles (+6,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,429 miles
    Test number
    401577317476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass215,822 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    215,822 miles
    Test number
    902734835917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass207,140 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    207,140 miles
    Test number
    966996467990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass195,143 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    195,143 miles
    Test number
    581092560983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass187,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    187,359 miles
    Test number
    976383251390
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail187,359 miles (+10,306)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,359 miles
    Test number
    882921735546
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass177,053 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    177,053 miles
    Test number
    790172250960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass167,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,310 miles
    Test number
    190371085932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail167,310 miles (+10,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,310 miles
    Test number
    422276320354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass157,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    157,102 miles
    Test number
    416232463681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail157,102 miles (+7,269)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,102 miles
    Test number
    797721803277
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass149,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    181076410651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail149,833 miles (+5,976)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,833 miles
    Test number
    943038820658
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Fail143,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    177887715193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass143,857 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,857 miles
    Test number
    528687415150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass136,835 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    645513094276
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail136,835 miles (+9,174)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,835 miles
    Test number
    979523394258
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass127,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,661 miles
    Test number
    897542414156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass127,661 miles (+9,809)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,661 miles
    Test number
    298194804133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass117,852 miles (+10,849)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,852 miles
    Test number
    479206173203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass107,003 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,003 miles
    Test number
    805124993069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail107,002 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    448753893001
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake pads excessively worn

Questions about LR09 UHP

Does LR09 UHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 UHP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UHP?
The MOT on LR09 UHP is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 UHP done?
LR09 UHP was recorded at 230,178 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 9,367 miles a year.
Has LR09 UHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UHP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 UHP 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 UHP find?
LR09 UHP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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