London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LR63 VCLMOT history

LR63 VCL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 Nov 2013. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 271,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
271,590 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
25,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR63 VCL
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
2013
First used
21 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR63 VCL was last recorded at 271,590 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 5,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,751 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,839 miles
Average per year
25,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 271,590 miles
  • 2023 – 239,131 miles
  • 2022 – 205,352 miles
  • 2021 – 176,315 miles
  • 2020 – 169,806 miles
  • 2019 – 158,329 miles
  • 2018 – 142,193 miles
  • 2017 – 109,342 miles
  • 2016 – 73,789 miles
  • 2015 – 45,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,590 miles (+5,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    271,590 miles
    Test number
    942600269428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass265,751 miles (+6,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    265,751 miles
    Test number
    120473961865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass259,062 miles (+19,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    259,062 miles
    Test number
    507574398361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass239,131 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    239,131 miles
    Test number
    627798026380
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door intermittently doesn't open

  5. Fail239,130 miles (+11,732)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,130 miles
    Test number
    777624429297
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door intermittently doesn't open

  6. Pass227,398 miles (+22,046)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    227,398 miles
    Test number
    535667321846
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers door intermittently doesn't open from inner handle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass205,352 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    205,352 miles
    Test number
    999086676646
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail205,351 miles (+29,036)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,351 miles
    Test number
    463321589766
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    176,315 miles
    Test number
    979336870673
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail176,314 miles (+6,508)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,314 miles
    Test number
    303862990648
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,806 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,806 miles
    Test number
    598920243840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    610860567139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,329 miles (+7,599)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    477205837302
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass150,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    150,730 miles
    Test number
    337230865728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail150,730 miles (+8,537)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,730 miles
    Test number
    188330197716
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass142,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,193 miles
    Test number
    928330655647
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail142,193 miles (+14,355)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,193 miles
    Test number
    178367830108
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass127,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    991125219876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Fail127,838 miles (+18,496)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    266776857857
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass109,342 miles (+13,652)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,342 miles
    Test number
    473227571550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    956965956480
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail95,690 miles (+21,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    584307620663
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass73,789 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,789 miles
    Test number
    467797111674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,139 miles (+11,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    551002927171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  25. Pass60,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    358592048934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,982 miles (+15,213)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    537260440612
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass45,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    999189998690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,769 miles (+11,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    859816624580
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass34,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,229 miles
    Test number
    306041445173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail34,225 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,225 miles
    Test number
    655241445114
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Questions about LR63 VCL

Does LR63 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR63 VCL expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR63 VCL?
The MOT on LR63 VCL expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR63 VCL done?
LR63 VCL was recorded at 271,590 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 25,064 miles a year.
Has LR63 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR63 VCL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR63 VCL 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 LR63 VCL find?
LR63 VCL passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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