London Taxis INT TX4

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,486 cc

LS56 WEVMOT history

LS56 WEV is a red diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 29 of 41 MOT tests, with 335,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
335,564 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2023
MOT tests
41
29 passed · 12 failed
Per year
20,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WEV was last recorded at 335,564 miles on 22 Feb 2023, 5,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2012: 148,350 miles, lower than 148,381 miles on 27 Jun 2012.

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
329,610 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5,954 miles
Average per year
20,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 335,564 miles
  • 2022 – 329,610 miles
  • 2020 – 301,633 miles
  • 2018 – 285,351 miles
  • 2017 – 270,137 miles
  • 2016 – 247,668 miles
  • 2015 – 222,550 miles
  • 2014 – 198,311 miles
  • 2013 – 173,414 miles
  • 2012 – 157,774 miles
  • 2011 – 109,597 miles
  • 2009 – 86,958 miles
  • 2008 – 60,912 miles
  • 2007 – 32,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

41 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    921408513276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    697034306660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    530062727864
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    700062630224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail335,564 miles (+5,954)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335,564 miles
    Test number
    566934109827
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass329,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    329,610 miles
    Test number
    249312753947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    168479173190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    756353704828
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473161768379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    674180864071
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass301,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    301,633 miles
    Test number
    314311887392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    884333775103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    392798861511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. FailMileage not read7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    938910252085
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass285,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    285,351 miles
    Test number
    448897767792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    964031025738
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass277,615 miles (+7,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    277,615 miles
    Test number
    429782983811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo oil pressure light
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox output
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  18. Pass270,137 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    270,137 miles
    Test number
    144160833534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass261,426 miles (+13,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    261,426 miles
    Test number
    433529058379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass247,668 miles (+12,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    247,668 miles
    Test number
    458347557675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass234,996 miles (+12,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    234,996 miles
    Test number
    445939369341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryProp centre bearing worn

  22. Pass222,550 miles (+16,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    222,550 miles
    Test number
    720236578882
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass206,299 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    206,299 miles
    Test number
    565930325028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass198,311 miles (+11,558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    198,311 miles
    Test number
    778045794186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass186,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    186,753 miles
    Test number
    669185114025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    908484714003
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass173,414 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    173,414 miles
    Test number
    148151993113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail173,392 miles (+12,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,392 miles
    Test number
    349520993187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  29. Pass160,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    246910033013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail160,662 miles (+2,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,662 miles
    Test number
    645800133075
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

  31. Pass157,774 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    157,774 miles
    Test number
    457113452367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass148,350 miles (-31)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    148,350 miles
    Test number
    785320882191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail148,381 miles (+10,914)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,381 miles
    Test number
    495889572191
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  34. Pass137,467 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    137,467 miles
    Test number
    939249402077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  35. Fail137,418 miles (+27,821)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    126536502475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  36. Pass109,597 miles (+22,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    109,597 miles
    Test number
    725415301040
    • NoteO/s/f indicator lens cracked

  37. Fail86,958 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    330526359387
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  38. Pass86,958 miles (+26,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    331526359346
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  39. Pass60,912 miles (+28,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,912 miles
    Test number
    530714458302
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  40. Pass32,361 miles (+32,323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    150018947322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  41. Pass38 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38 miles
    Test number
    112342917466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WEV

Does LS56 WEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WEV expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WEV?
The MOT on LS56 WEV expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WEV done?
LS56 WEV was recorded at 335,564 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2023, an average of 20,824 miles a year.
Has LS56 WEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WEV has failed 12 of its 41 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 WEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 WEV find?
LS56 WEV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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