London Taxis INT TX II

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LS56 BAVMOT history

LS56 BAV is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 348,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
348,748 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BAV was last recorded at 348,748 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
347,734 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,014 miles
Average per year
15,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 348,748 miles
  • 2024 – 341,080 miles
  • 2023 – 337,786 miles
  • 2022 – 327,044 miles
  • 2021 – 313,435 miles
  • 2020 – 298,394 miles
  • 2019 – 286,544 miles
  • 2018 – 263,784 miles
  • 2017 – 240,576 miles
  • 2016 – 217,365 miles
  • 2015 – 199,918 miles
  • 2014 – 181,948 miles
  • 2013 – 163,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass348,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass348,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    348,748 miles
    Test number
    110075574084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail348,748 miles (+1,014)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,748 miles
    Test number
    842969123819
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass347,734 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    347,734 miles
    Test number
    909017428150
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass341,080 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    341,080 miles
    Test number
    745403790971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass337,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    337,786 miles
    Test number
    883224376216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail337,785 miles (+10,741)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,785 miles
    Test number
    560638899862
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass327,044 miles (+8,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    327,044 miles
    Test number
    332677905936
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass318,384 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    318,384 miles
    Test number
    344432145253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass313,435 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    313,435 miles
    Test number
    661874344032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass304,583 miles (+6,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    304,583 miles
    Test number
    872298453370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass298,394 miles (+11,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    298,394 miles
    Test number
    117292078579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass286,544 miles (+11,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    286,544 miles
    Test number
    428601670824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass275,092 miles (+11,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    275,092 miles
    Test number
    365998837396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass263,784 miles (+11,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    263,784 miles
    Test number
    704206414015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass251,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    251,889 miles
    Test number
    765350975548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail251,889 miles (+11,313)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,889 miles
    Test number
    949391992177
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass240,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    240,576 miles
    Test number
    340338099027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail240,576 miles (+12,682)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,576 miles
    Test number
    133500403724
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass227,894 miles (+10,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    227,894 miles
    Test number
    400910192680
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass217,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    217,365 miles
    Test number
    379875664344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail217,365 miles (+9,994)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,365 miles
    Test number
    100404746741
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass207,371 miles (+7,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    207,371 miles
    Test number
    277707312642
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  23. Pass199,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    199,918 miles
    Test number
    990809599301
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  24. Fail199,918 miles (+9,142)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,918 miles
    Test number
    900451662090
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  25. Pass190,776 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    190,776 miles
    Test number
    208808625410
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail190,776 miles (+8,828)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,776 miles
    Test number
    576048025155
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass181,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    376864514383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail181,948 miles (+8,648)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    976894514326
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass173,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    173,300 miles
    Test number
    269889944478
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  30. Fail173,300 miles (+9,919)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,300 miles
    Test number
    666158044138
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass163,381 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    163,381 miles
    Test number
    298111113333
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS56 BAV

Does LS56 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BAV expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BAV?
The MOT on LS56 BAV expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BAV done?
LS56 BAV was recorded at 348,748 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 15,507 miles a year.
Has LS56 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BAV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BAV 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 LS56 BAV find?
LS56 BAV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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