London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LS16 RKNMOT history

LS16 RKN is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 14 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,984 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 RKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 RKN was last recorded at 183,984 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 7,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,754 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7,230 miles
Average per year
16,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,984 miles
  • 2025 – 169,865 miles
  • 2024 – 154,860 miles
  • 2023 – 138,339 miles
  • 2022 – 118,105 miles
  • 2021 – 88,496 miles
  • 2020 – 82,476 miles
  • 2019 – 73,765 miles
  • 2018 – 62,947 miles
  • 2017 – 46,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,984 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,984 miles
    Test number
    208107580575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,984 miles (+7,230)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,984 miles
    Test number
    401587383476
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,754 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,754 miles
    Test number
    224085204005
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail176,754 miles (+6,889)2 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,754 miles
    Test number
    623132905629
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,865 miles (+15,005)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,865 miles
    Test number
    638244949890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    878365146561
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,860 miles (+7,012)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    803792967258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,848 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,848 miles
    Test number
    220995098486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    751046171873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail138,339 miles (+5,953)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    150620963163
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass132,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,386 miles
    Test number
    901971394173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,386 miles (+14,281)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,386 miles
    Test number
    581198795366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass118,105 miles (+14,928)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    350653788276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,177 miles
    Test number
    471162432796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,177 miles (+14,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,177 miles
    Test number
    388772185542
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  16. Pass88,496 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,496 miles
    Test number
    983347234645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,476 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    229623973470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Fail82,474 miles (+8,709)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    989213657460
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  19. Pass73,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    257475321426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,765 miles (+10,818)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    566552598979
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  21. Pass62,947 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    378459141352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,735 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    402155777451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,738 miles
    Test number
    167776037370
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

  24. Fail46,738 miles (+15,514)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,738 miles
    Test number
    964022872624
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

  25. Pass31,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    681651698174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 RKN

Does LS16 RKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 RKN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 RKN?
The MOT on LS16 RKN is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 RKN done?
LS16 RKN was recorded at 183,984 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 16,154 miles a year.
Has LS16 RKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 RKN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 RKN 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 LS16 RKN find?
LS16 RKN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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