London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 ZDOMOT history

LR09 ZDO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 131,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
131,316 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ZDO
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
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 ZDO was last recorded at 131,316 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 21,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2016: 2,366 miles, lower than 47,470 miles on 24 Mar 2014.
  • 11 Oct 2017: 6,799 miles, lower than 8,646 miles on 22 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,404 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
21,912 miles
Average per year
9,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,316 miles
  • 2023 – 109,404 miles
  • 2022 – 96,754 miles
  • 2021 – 71,518 miles
  • 2020 – 51,161 miles
  • 2019 – 37,496 miles
  • 2018 – 23,986 miles
  • 2017 – 6,799 miles
  • 2016 – 2,366 miles
  • 2014 – 47,470 miles
  • 2013 – 39,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,316 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Oil leak Of engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,316 miles (+21,912)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,316 miles
    Test number
    827567736094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,404 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,404 miles
    Test number
    520271948994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,384 miles (+12,630)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    234603378051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn See centre bearing carrier (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm, top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper arm, top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,754 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    296362760685
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and hose pipe ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,716 miles (+25,198)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    429977059112
    • MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and hose pipe ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,518 miles (+8,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    251387373920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,102 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    268451246372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,067 miles (+11,906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    212334485350
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass51,161 miles (+13,665)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    522578706624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    862804173933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,496 miles (+5,265)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    915124378141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass32,231 miles (+8,245)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,231 miles
    Test number
    429144036885
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive And offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge !! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass23,986 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    244621806694
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail23,986 miles (+8,314)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,986 miles
    Test number
    818915671006
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhards bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass15,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    870896697491
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Fail15,672 miles (+8,873)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,672 miles
    Test number
    712033389156
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !! (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass6,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    6,799 miles
    Test number
    694078109837
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail6,799 miles (-1,847)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,799 miles
    Test number
    721921917401
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass8,646 miles (+6,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,646 miles
    Test number
    185867559314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak Of engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cross section has slight crack in but not adversely affecting steering or braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge ! (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass2,366 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    2,366 miles
    Test number
    862137158320
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Rad area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit !!!!! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Nearside and offside of engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Fail2,366 miles6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,366 miles
    Test number
    934760323337
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Rad area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit !!!!! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Nearside and offside of engine
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    337031589326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. FailMileage not read3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561841423703
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    145968013074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    120893479713
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    899453185017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    747662385013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246466974219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397846774498
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Pass47,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    127613684493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,470 miles (+7,858)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    109853884402
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass39,612 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    795927573239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass26,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    706189273032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail26,935 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,935 miles
    Test number
    989249773091
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LR09 ZDO

Does LR09 ZDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 ZDO expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ZDO?
The MOT on LR09 ZDO expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 ZDO done?
LR09 ZDO was recorded at 131,316 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 9,645 miles a year.
Has LR09 ZDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ZDO has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 ZDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 ZDO find?
LR09 ZDO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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