London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,499 cc

LS56 DWOMOT history

LS56 DWO is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 391,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
391,217 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
17,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 DWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Silver Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 DWO was last recorded at 391,217 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 13,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2017: 239,635 miles, lower than 247,614 miles on 18 Jan 2017.

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
378,207 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
13,010 miles
Average per year
17,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 391,217 miles
  • 2025 – 369,973 miles
  • 2024 – 353,537 miles
  • 2023 – 337,655 miles
  • 2022 – 334,246 miles
  • 2021 – 330,668 miles
  • 2020 – 323,520 miles
  • 2019 – 298,746 miles
  • 2018 – 279,340 miles
  • 2017 – 258,921 miles
  • 2016 – 239,635 miles
  • 2015 – 200,718 miles
  • 2014 – 177,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass391,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass391,217 miles (+13,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    391,217 miles
    Test number
    112400203098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass378,207 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    378,207 miles
    Test number
    424403179796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass369,973 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    369,973 miles
    Test number
    642805460751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass362,025 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    362,025 miles
    Test number
    925130212809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass353,537 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    353,537 miles
    Test number
    865253783713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail353,519 miles (+7,063)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    353,519 miles
    Test number
    640444938701
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass346,456 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    346,456 miles
    Test number
    692245211693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail346,432 miles (+8,777)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    346,432 miles
    Test number
    167844179500
    • MajorFront Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass337,655 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    337,655 miles
    Test number
    311246969632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass336,305 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    336,305 miles
    Test number
    538039336194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass334,246 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    334,246 miles
    Test number
    730886451206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass333,956 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    333,956 miles
    Test number
    986913441816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass330,668 miles (+7,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    330,668 miles
    Test number
    469767896264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass323,520 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    323,520 miles
    Test number
    627852459981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail323,505 miles (+7,234)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,505 miles
    Test number
    967243157369
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass316,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    316,271 miles
    Test number
    129603920961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail316,247 miles (+17,501)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,247 miles
    Test number
    786731211615
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f tyre fouling sub frame on lock. (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  18. Pass298,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    298,746 miles
    Test number
    656690753333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail298,690 miles (+7,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,690 miles
    Test number
    895905558503
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  20. Pass290,881 miles (+11,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    290,881 miles
    Test number
    692972391738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass279,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    279,340 miles
    Test number
    938213153562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail279,340 miles (+10,304)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,340 miles
    Test number
    898643658955
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  23. Pass269,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    269,036 miles
    Test number
    700870899581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail269,036 miles (+10,115)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,036 miles
    Test number
    259321911942
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  25. Pass258,921 miles (+19,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    258,921 miles
    Test number
    939242113491
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  26. Pass239,635 miles (-7,979)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    239,635 miles
    Test number
    313539236867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail247,614 miles (+7,979)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,614 miles
    Test number
    706225063733
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass239,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    239,635 miles
    Test number
    446841836246
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  29. Fail239,635 miles (+13,320)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,635 miles
    Test number
    376126260744
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  30. Pass226,315 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    226,315 miles
    Test number
    270238456546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail225,834 miles (+25,116)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,834 miles
    Test number
    704527838163
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  32. Pass200,718 miles (+22,939)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    200,718 miles
    Test number
    688884525088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre cracks in tread

  33. Pass177,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    177,779 miles
    Test number
    749281724082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail177,779 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,779 miles
    Test number
    788931824042
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS56 DWO

Does LS56 DWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DWO is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 DWO?
The MOT on LS56 DWO is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 DWO done?
LS56 DWO was recorded at 391,217 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 17,051 miles a year.
Has LS56 DWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 DWO has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 DWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 DWO find?
LS56 DWO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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