London Taxis INT Taxi TX4 Elegance

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LR16 VNJMOT history

LR16 VNJ is a black diesel London Taxis INT Taxi TX4 Elegance first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 250,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
250,399 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
23,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
Taxi TX4 Elegance
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VNJ was last recorded at 250,399 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 9,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,971 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9,428 miles
Average per year
23,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,399 miles
  • 2025 – 230,363 miles
  • 2024 – 211,213 miles
  • 2023 – 190,097 miles
  • 2022 – 168,071 miles
  • 2021 – 145,602 miles
  • 2020 – 128,726 miles
  • 2019 – 111,071 miles
  • 2018 – 77,352 miles
  • 2017 – 46,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,399 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs Worn/ Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,399 miles (+9,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    250,399 miles
    Test number
    753300253897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass240,971 miles (+10,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    240,971 miles
    Test number
    854735059161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Leak From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass230,363 miles (+9,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    230,363 miles
    Test number
    397295109658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Slight Leak Of Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass220,957 miles (+9,744)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    220,957 miles
    Test number
    802546762790
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass211,213 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    211,213 miles
    Test number
    469735947871
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs Worn/ Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail211,213 miles (+9,976)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,213 miles
    Test number
    894784081621
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs Worn/ Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass201,237 miles (+11,140)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    201,237 miles
    Test number
    351138715549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak From Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass190,097 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,097 miles
    Test number
    888757107269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,576 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    178,576 miles
    Test number
    102759473325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,071 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,071 miles
    Test number
    114555709027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,832 miles (+11,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,832 miles
    Test number
    752856873159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass145,602 miles (+10,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    847312004423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass135,454 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,454 miles
    Test number
    867438047850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,726 miles (+17,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,726 miles
    Test number
    490058478054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,071 miles (+15,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,071 miles
    Test number
    823962903781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    864470627349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,134 miles (+17,782)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,134 miles
    Test number
    613164518117
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass77,352 miles (+15,550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    221524546964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,802 miles (+14,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,802 miles
    Test number
    283903058994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,967 miles (+16,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    775399311218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    407045054241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 VNJ

Does LR16 VNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VNJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VNJ?
The MOT on LR16 VNJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VNJ done?
LR16 VNJ was recorded at 250,399 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 23,126 miles a year.
Has LR16 VNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VNJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR16 VNJ 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 LR16 VNJ find?
LR16 VNJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from silencer.

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