London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LR12 BVTMOT history

LR12 BVT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 28 of 40 MOT tests, with 242,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
242,829 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
40
28 passed · 12 failed
Per year
15,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BVT
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 valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BVT was last recorded at 242,829 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 8,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2022: 152,995 miles, lower than 240,437 miles on 4 Oct 2021.

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
233,975 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8,854 miles
Average per year
15,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,829 miles
  • 2025 – 222,066 miles
  • 2024 – 202,365 miles
  • 2023 – 187,683 miles
  • 2022 – 166,721 miles
  • 2021 – 240,437 miles
  • 2020 – 215,736 miles
  • 2019 – 198,475 miles
  • 2018 – 187,192 miles
  • 2017 – 161,138 miles
  • 2016 – 131,561 miles
  • 2015 – 126,261 miles
  • 2014 – 105,584 miles
  • 2013 – 38,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

40 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    242,829 miles
    Test number
    537043545138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail242,815 miles (+8,840)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,815 miles
    Test number
    745319173622
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass233,975 miles (+11,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    233,975 miles
    Test number
    224057518792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,066 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,066 miles
    Test number
    883237464395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail221,928 miles (+10,636)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,928 miles
    Test number
    402296705429
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass211,292 miles (+8,927)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    211,292 miles
    Test number
    914871089555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass202,365 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    202,365 miles
    Test number
    930359938564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass196,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,295 miles
    Test number
    585846899758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Fail196,273 miles (+8,590)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,273 miles
    Test number
    489908033794
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass187,683 miles (+8,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    187,683 miles
    Test number
    189113865336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing n/s/f track rod. (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass178,747 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,747 miles
    Test number
    502408838178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail178,619 miles (+11,898)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,619 miles
    Test number
    841502417930
    • DangerousOffside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass166,721 miles (+13,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    754280438704
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  14. Pass153,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,034 miles
    Test number
    205683819783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,995 miles (-87,442)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,995 miles
    Test number
    972716674403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass240,437 miles (+24,701)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    240,437 miles
    Test number
    691270257403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass215,736 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    215,736 miles
    Test number
    589680461348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail215,704 miles (+6,254)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,704 miles
    Test number
    818384276881
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  19. Pass209,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,450 miles
    Test number
    703581362230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail209,422 miles (+10,947)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,422 miles
    Test number
    683909086173
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 level low

  21. Pass198,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,475 miles
    Test number
    642840188492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail198,459 miles (+1,038)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,459 miles
    Test number
    308862028838
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

  23. Pass197,421 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    197,421 miles
    Test number
    455229795455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass187,192 miles (+12,002)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    187,192 miles
    Test number
    222344605699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass175,190 miles (+14,052)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,190 miles
    Test number
    343655736543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass161,138 miles (+16,057)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,138 miles
    Test number
    240908245837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass145,081 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,081 miles
    Test number
    651383257365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass142,910 miles (+11,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,910 miles
    Test number
    194460013680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  29. Pass131,561 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,561 miles
    Test number
    129942306071
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  30. Pass131,555 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    710309451796
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  31. Pass131,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,406 miles
    Test number
    885672535553
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  32. Fail131,406 miles (+5,145)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,406 miles
    Test number
    199201689641
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

  33. Pass126,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,261 miles
    Test number
    117453255140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  34. Fail126,261 miles (+15,551)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,261 miles
    Test number
    461469201218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  35. Pass110,710 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,710 miles
    Test number
    315962475080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass105,584 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,584 miles
    Test number
    857909334350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail105,564 miles (+24,198)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    138838234392
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  38. Pass81,366 miles (+42,861)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    179220574405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. Fail38,505 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    238763563023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  40. Pass38,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,505 miles
    Test number
    556883963058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 BVT

Does LR12 BVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 BVT is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BVT?
The MOT on LR12 BVT is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 BVT done?
LR12 BVT was recorded at 242,829 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 15,055 miles a year.
Has LR12 BVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BVT has failed 12 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 BVT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 BVT find?
LR12 BVT passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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