London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LS09 PLZMOT history

LS09 PLZ is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,589 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 PLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Silver Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 PLZ was last recorded at 154,589 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2023: 94,726 miles, lower than 198,052 miles on 18 Mar 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
145,050 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,539 miles
Average per year
7,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,589 miles
  • 2025 – 145,050 miles
  • 2024 – 122,677 miles
  • 2023 – 95,199 miles
  • 2022 – 198,052 miles
  • 2019 – 134,876 miles
  • 2018 – 123,050 miles
  • 2017 – 111,472 miles
  • 2016 – 99,106 miles
  • 2015 – 87,098 miles
  • 2014 – 72,563 miles
  • 2013 – 58,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,589 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Pipe into turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake pipes slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,589 miles (+9,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    534041763555
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Pipe into turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,050 miles (+22,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,050 miles
    Test number
    811927962948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    592027918225
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,677 miles (+27,478)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    575401061414
    • Repaired at testCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large fan on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,199 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    892183285763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,726 miles (-103,326)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,726 miles
    Test number
    573890957797
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass198,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    198,052 miles
    Test number
    178818894703
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corroded

  8. Fail198,052 miles (+63,176)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,052 miles
    Test number
    379378093979
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corroded

  9. Pass134,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    627940343660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail134,876 miles (+5,385)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    131487583853
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  11. Pass129,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    670828029044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,491 miles (+6,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    278316930627
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,050 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    753956204980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,556 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    425720114921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,472 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    967461575178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    778844745547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,596 miles (+6,490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    432404627107
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

  18. Pass99,106 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    434299124950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,500 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    136743684974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    766090272726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,098 miles (+7,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    392404680905
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass79,787 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    136537715165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,563 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    939770704321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,682 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    278138814152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,948 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    629508903381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    676339003108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 PLZ

Does LS09 PLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 PLZ is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 PLZ?
The MOT on LS09 PLZ is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 PLZ done?
LS09 PLZ was recorded at 154,589 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,715 miles a year.
Has LS09 PLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 PLZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 PLZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 PLZ find?
LS09 PLZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive pipe into turbo.

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