London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,486 cc

LS07 RVKMOT history

LS07 RVK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 6 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 255,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
255,442 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
14,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 RVK
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
2007
First used
6 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS07 RVK was last recorded at 255,442 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2015: 136,133 miles, lower than 213,951 miles on 27 May 2015.

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
254,800 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
642 miles
Average per year
14,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,442 miles
  • 2023 – 254,800 miles
  • 2022 – 249,459 miles
  • 2021 – 239,428 miles
  • 2020 – 237,294 miles
  • 2019 – 227,361 miles
  • 2018 – 205,182 miles
  • 2017 – 182,746 miles
  • 2016 – 159,541 miles
  • 2015 – 136,133 miles
  • 2014 – 115,506 miles
  • 2013 – 96,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,442 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside wiper linkage worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass255,442 miles (+642)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    255,442 miles
    Test number
    471009647428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass254,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    254,800 miles
    Test number
    170955002735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail254,800 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,800 miles
    Test number
    968607295066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass249,459 miles (+30)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    249,459 miles
    Test number
    177523871577
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease or other materials (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler arm slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  5. Fail249,429 miles (+9)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,429 miles
    Test number
    987028707341
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  6. Fail249,420 miles (+9,992)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,420 miles
    Test number
    847137384399
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering idler worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper linkage worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Pass239,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    239,428 miles
    Test number
    432344348894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail239,428 miles (+2,134)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,428 miles
    Test number
    874904601296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass237,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    237,294 miles
    Test number
    742064894679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail237,294 miles (+9,933)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,294 miles
    Test number
    352579693232
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass227,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    227,361 miles
    Test number
    113793784540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail227,361 miles (+11,362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,361 miles
    Test number
    165821487682
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass215,999 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    215,999 miles
    Test number
    912663266469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,182 miles (+11,332)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    442460559195
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass193,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    193,850 miles
    Test number
    441956218185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail193,850 miles (+11,104)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,850 miles
    Test number
    895595578605
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  17. Pass182,746 miles (+10,390)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,746 miles
    Test number
    440303297239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking... (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
  18. Pass172,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,356 miles
    Test number
    223576778722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail172,356 miles (+12,815)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,356 miles
    Test number
    419237890117
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureDrag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  20. Pass159,541 miles (+10,681)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,541 miles
    Test number
    855941213718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass148,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    813882686369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail148,860 miles (+12,727)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    136069817672
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
  23. Pass136,133 miles (-77,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,133 miles
    Test number
    263700099020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass213,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    213,951 miles
    Test number
    599767245116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail213,951 miles (+98,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,951 miles
    Test number
    618167045167
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  26. Pass115,506 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,506 miles
    Test number
    878850234346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,116 miles (+9,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    106,116 miles
    Test number
    595538044157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,757 miles (+8,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    667423243362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass87,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    255648643126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS07 RVK

Does LS07 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 RVK expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 RVK?
The MOT on LS07 RVK expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 RVK done?
LS07 RVK was recorded at 255,442 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 14,706 miles a year.
Has LS07 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 RVK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS07 RVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS07 RVK find?
LS07 RVK passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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