London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,499 cc

LS12 XTRMOT history

LS12 XTR is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,800 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Elegance Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XTR was last recorded at 186,800 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 22,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,094 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
22,706 miles
Average per year
12,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,800 miles
  • 2023 – 164,094 miles
  • 2022 – 153,969 miles
  • 2021 – 139,741 miles
  • 2020 – 134,221 miles
  • 2019 – 128,534 miles
  • 2018 – 117,683 miles
  • 2017 – 104,239 miles
  • 2016 – 88,451 miles
  • 2015 – 72,089 miles
  • 2014 – 53,402 miles
  • 2013 – 35,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,800 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Gear box oil cooler oil weep area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,800 miles (+22,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,800 miles
    Test number
    729748493461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass164,094 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,094 miles
    Test number
    550202406172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,139 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,139 miles
    Test number
    153871152069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    905448886035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,969 miles (+8,087)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,969 miles
    Test number
    627805362687
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass145,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,882 miles
    Test number
    432676523433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,882 miles (+6,141)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,882 miles
    Test number
    894503691795
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass139,741 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    409090440600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,946 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,946 miles
    Test number
    756775286375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,221 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    673073188566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,534 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    627420186327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,412 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    532126750605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,683 miles (+8,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,683 miles
    Test number
    197763340477
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass108,894 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,894 miles
    Test number
    637274972230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,239 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,239 miles
    Test number
    854787254248
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass95,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    436791934039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,071 miles (+6,620)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,071 miles
    Test number
    726984165640
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed by filter head (7.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass88,451 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    845662756494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,572 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    701433323020
    • AdvisoryGear box oil cooler oil weep area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail78,487 miles (+6,398)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    964002936397
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush center bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear axle oil weep ,sender unit area
    • AdvisoryGear box oil cooler oil weep area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass72,089 miles (+11,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    586721367962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass61,007 miles (+7,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    498325805132
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    715418384254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail53,402 miles (+7,004)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,402 miles
    Test number
    889508484257
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryUpper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass46,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,398 miles
    Test number
    319066904172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail46,397 miles (+10,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,397 miles
    Test number
    595106104195
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass35,982 miles (+16,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    457298083239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass19,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    19,481 miles
    Test number
    729676003103
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS12 XTR

Does LS12 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XTR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XTR?
The MOT on LS12 XTR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XTR done?
LS12 XTR was recorded at 186,800 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 12,650 miles a year.
Has LS12 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XTR has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 XTR 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 LS12 XTR find?
LS12 XTR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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