London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LS56 KWPMOT history

LS56 KWP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 288,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
288,292 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KWP was last recorded at 288,292 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
288,207 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
11,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 288,292 miles
  • 2024 – 288,092 miles
  • 2023 – 285,203 miles
  • 2021 – 264,845 miles
  • 2020 – 264,499 miles
  • 2019 – 264,398 miles
  • 2018 – 256,998 miles
  • 2017 – 238,467 miles
  • 2016 – 220,365 miles
  • 2015 – 199,188 miles
  • 2014 – 178,606 miles
  • 2013 – 156,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,292 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    288,292 miles
    Test number
    243010482961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass288,207 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    288,207 miles
    Test number
    203557091844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail288,092 miles (+2,889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,092 miles
    Test number
    603401327154
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Pass285,203 miles (+20,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    285,203 miles
    Test number
    322213495744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass264,845 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    264,845 miles
    Test number
    215722654211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass264,734 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    264,734 miles
    Test number
    514020723136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass264,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    264,499 miles
    Test number
    813802943963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail264,497 miles (+99)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,497 miles
    Test number
    909881387274
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  9. Pass264,398 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    264,398 miles
    Test number
    313332095814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass256,998 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    256,998 miles
    Test number
    310120942891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass249,832 miles (+11,365)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    249,832 miles
    Test number
    372945728412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass238,467 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    238,467 miles
    Test number
    897176086817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass224,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    224,799 miles
    Test number
    482316216645
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail224,799 miles (+4,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,799 miles
    Test number
    605851521063
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass220,365 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    220,365 miles
    Test number
    862492683909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass212,046 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    212,046 miles
    Test number
    924585679663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail212,045 miles (+12,857)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,045 miles
    Test number
    944241023821
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass199,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    199,188 miles
    Test number
    257162095973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail199,187 miles (+20,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,187 miles
    Test number
    691843230095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass178,606 miles (+22,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    178,606 miles
    Test number
    518032054394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass156,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    156,137 miles
    Test number
    939486443358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KWP

Does LS56 KWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KWP expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KWP?
The MOT on LS56 KWP expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KWP done?
LS56 KWP was recorded at 288,292 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 11,358 miles a year.
Has LS56 KWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KWP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KWP 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 KWP find?
LS56 KWP passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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