London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LR12 BVLMOT history

LR12 BVL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 22 of 38 MOT tests, with 231,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
231,256 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
38
22 passed · 16 failed
Per year
18,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BVL
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
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BVL was last recorded at 231,256 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 17,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,299 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
17,957 miles
Average per year
18,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 231,256 miles
  • 2023 – 213,299 miles
  • 2022 – 206,089 miles
  • 2021 – 200,813 miles
  • 2020 – 193,839 miles
  • 2019 – 184,416 miles
  • 2018 – 163,577 miles
  • 2017 – 141,540 miles
  • 2016 – 122,250 miles
  • 2015 – 103,929 miles
  • 2014 – 64,126 miles
  • 2013 – 52,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,256 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

38 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,256 miles (+17,957)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    231,256 miles
    Test number
    205086598184
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass213,299 miles (+7,210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    213,299 miles
    Test number
    981026808260
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass206,089 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    206,089 miles
    Test number
    414449329224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,992 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,992 miles
    Test number
    363599042315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail205,957 miles (+5,144)14 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,957 miles
    Test number
    648319667213
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler seales leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box insecure bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass200,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    200,813 miles
    Test number
    520642036433
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail200,813 miles (+4,518)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,813 miles
    Test number
    472348213792
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering component casing not properly attached anti roll bar rubber missing other is fulling out (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass196,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    196,295 miles
    Test number
    922835533154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke to low
  9. Fail196,295 miles (+2,456)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,295 miles
    Test number
    267420452808
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke to low
  10. Pass193,839 miles (+242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,839 miles
    Test number
    822371926857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass193,597 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    193,597 miles
    Test number
    965404728827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail193,596 miles (+1,577)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,596 miles
    Test number
    645790215483
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass192,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,019 miles
    Test number
    862536437460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail192,019 miles (+7,603)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,019 miles
    Test number
    959338814620
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass184,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,416 miles
    Test number
    867659477942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail184,416 miles (+10,359)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,416 miles
    Test number
    962979965323
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
  17. Pass174,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    414869270036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  18. Fail174,057 miles (+10,480)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    780282125351
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  19. Pass163,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,577 miles
    Test number
    264942048421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail163,577 miles (+11,494)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,577 miles
    Test number
    672719449711
    • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  21. Pass152,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,083 miles
    Test number
    436620690619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,083 miles (+10,543)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,083 miles
    Test number
    449351452940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass141,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    997448727124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail141,540 miles (+9,107)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    822867883167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass132,433 miles (+10,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,433 miles
    Test number
    808237101035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  26. Pass122,250 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    799085306267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail122,250 miles (+8,790)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    108031783267
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass113,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    634294987202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)
  29. Fail113,460 miles (+9,531)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,460 miles
    Test number
    620728072011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)
  30. Pass103,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    999325864142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  31. Fail103,928 miles (+12,730)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    770500441754
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass91,198 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    396362365038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f bumper insecurity
  33. Fail91,198 miles (+27,072)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,198 miles
    Test number
    205732765085
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteO/s/f bumper insecurity
  34. Pass64,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    277112764089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  35. Fail64,126 miles (+11,357)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,126 miles
    Test number
    425902964070
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  36. Pass52,769 miles (+22,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    308815943470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  37. Pass30,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,610 miles
    Test number
    239100363014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail30,610 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,610 miles
    Test number
    128739953410
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR12 BVL

Does LR12 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 BVL expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BVL?
The MOT on LR12 BVL expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 BVL done?
LR12 BVL was recorded at 231,256 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 18,203 miles a year.
Has LR12 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BVL has failed 16 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR12 BVL 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 LR12 BVL find?
LR12 BVL passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both side; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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