London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LR09 UHWMOT history

LR09 UHW is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 255,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
255,672 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 UHW was last recorded at 255,672 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,144 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
15,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,672 miles
  • 2025 – 236,177 miles
  • 2024 – 221,864 miles
  • 2023 – 194,246 miles
  • 2022 – 168,882 miles
  • 2021 – 113,576 miles
  • 2020 – 108,382 miles
  • 2019 – 102,932 miles
  • 2018 – 95,019 miles
  • 2017 – 87,193 miles
  • 2016 – 78,189 miles
  • 2015 – 69,938 miles
  • 2014 – 60,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,672 miles
  • AdvisoryLower steering column has play in universal joint (near to excess)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,672 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    255,672 miles
    Test number
    388102157898
    • AdvisoryLower steering column has play in universal joint (near to excess)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail255,144 miles (+18,967)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,144 miles
    Test number
    226249179798
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower steering column has play in universal joint (near to excess)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass236,177 miles (+14,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    236,177 miles
    Test number
    173814367936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,864 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    221,864 miles
    Test number
    207275088256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail221,828 miles (+27,582)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,828 miles
    Test number
    302062071313
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play At steering box (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass194,246 miles (+25,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    194,246 miles
    Test number
    755077515279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    340421329765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,880 miles (+48,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,880 miles
    Test number
    482744339280
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,179 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    756791001691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,576 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,576 miles
    Test number
    125235847555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    393761501326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,989 miles (+1,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    435721091848
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass108,382 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,382 miles
    Test number
    959123173367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    949496742882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,145 miles (+4,213)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    328167008708
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass102,932 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    769257924795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,584 miles
    Test number
    891574135368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,584 miles (+4,565)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,584 miles
    Test number
    532131288951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

  19. Pass95,019 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    449081362737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,663 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    896420990175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,193 miles (+83)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    377726958084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail87,110 miles (+4,505)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    401851033984
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  23. Pass82,605 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    801695444591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,189 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    718015043612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,228 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,228 miles
    Test number
    558893737977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,938 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    369464525211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,530 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    778483845080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,912 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    109873524218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,392 miles
    Test number
    835042244088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 UHW

Does LR09 UHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 UHW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UHW?
The MOT on LR09 UHW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 UHW done?
LR09 UHW was recorded at 255,672 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 15,983 miles a year.
Has LR09 UHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UHW has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 UHW 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 UHW find?
LR09 UHW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: lower steering column has play in universal joint (near to excess); offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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