London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS09 PLNMOT history

LS09 PLN is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
193,015 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 PLN
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
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 PLN was last recorded at 193,015 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2022: 190,334 miles, lower than 327,365 miles on 21 Apr 2022.

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
192,939 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,015 miles
  • 2025 – 192,939 miles
  • 2024 – 190,603 miles
  • 2022 – 190,334 miles
  • 2021 – 313,925 miles
  • 2020 – 292,588 miles
  • 2019 – 276,264 miles
  • 2018 – 257,866 miles
  • 2017 – 236,618 miles
  • 2016 – 218,039 miles
  • 2015 – 201,514 miles
  • 2014 – 176,107 miles
  • 2013 – 143,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Bonnet retaining device ineffective

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Play in propshaft centre bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,015 miles (+76)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    193,015 miles
    Test number
    698978051847
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,939 miles (+2,336)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    192,939 miles
    Test number
    158919785175
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/Side & o/Side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/Side & o/Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,603 miles (+269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,603 miles
    Test number
    173934652961
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,334 miles (-137,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,334 miles
    Test number
    408642361417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass327,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    327,365 miles
    Test number
    945418334311
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail327,365 miles (+13,440)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,365 miles
    Test number
    801665666824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass313,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    313,925 miles
    Test number
    347073892799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail313,925 miles (+11,713)2 dangerous12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,925 miles
    Test number
    437835892485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousShock absorbers missing Steering Damper. (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake Wearing Sensor is Damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp Shaft Has Slightly Play.

  9. Pass302,212 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    302,212 miles
    Test number
    383771013517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass292,588 miles (+16,324)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    292,588 miles
    Test number
    894160002697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass276,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    276,264 miles
    Test number
    937286630176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail276,264 miles (+10,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,264 miles
    Test number
    760774541773
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass265,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    265,574 miles
    Test number
    396214700778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail265,574 miles (+7,708)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,574 miles
    Test number
    191027454892
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass257,866 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    257,866 miles
    Test number
    559385970366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass249,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    249,233 miles
    Test number
    215144386631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail249,233 miles (+12,615)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,233 miles
    Test number
    471490374597
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  18. Pass236,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    236,618 miles
    Test number
    531005922348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail236,618 miles (+11,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,618 miles
    Test number
    887064000236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass224,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    224,853 miles
    Test number
    910220170532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail224,853 miles (+6,814)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,853 miles
    Test number
    446315745568
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureInner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering box
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  22. Pass218,039 miles (+8,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    218,039 miles
    Test number
    177054174314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass209,535 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    209,535 miles
    Test number
    324759623724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass201,514 miles (+9,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    201,514 miles
    Test number
    182880319123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass191,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,627 miles
    Test number
    617538515104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail191,627 miles (+15,520)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,627 miles
    Test number
    759977515188
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  27. Pass176,107 miles (+16,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    176,107 miles
    Test number
    685960404392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass160,029 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    160,029 miles
    Test number
    108039114188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteEngine management warning light stay on indicating fault

  29. Fail160,029 miles (+16,184)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,029 miles
    Test number
    837458814145
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteEngine management warning light stay on indicating fault

  30. Pass143,845 miles (+12,912)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,845 miles
    Test number
    198825313310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass130,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,933 miles
    Test number
    449046913116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 PLN

Does LS09 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 PLN is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 PLN?
The MOT on LS09 PLN is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 PLN done?
LS09 PLN was recorded at 193,015 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,725 miles a year.
Has LS09 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 PLN has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 PLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 PLN find?
LS09 PLN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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