London Taxis INT TX4

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,499 cc

LS56 WEWMOT history

LS56 WEW is a red diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 1 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 30 of 45 MOT tests, with 588,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
588,551 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
45
30 passed · 15 failed
Per year
32,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WEW was last recorded at 588,551 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
588,451 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
32,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 588,551 miles
  • 2024 – 568,011 miles
  • 2023 – 537,546 miles
  • 2022 – 497,685 miles
  • 2021 – 461,364 miles
  • 2020 – 433,303 miles
  • 2019 – 403,987 miles
  • 2018 – 378,889 miles
  • 2017 – 346,050 miles
  • 2016 – 311,358 miles
  • 2015 – 273,656 miles
  • 2014 – 234,036 miles
  • 2013 – 161,605 miles
  • 2012 – 136,027 miles
  • 2011 – 135,969 miles
  • 2010 – 122,643 miles
  • 2009 – 96,741 miles
  • 2008 – 40,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass588,551 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside trailing arm, lower rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

45 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass588,551 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    588,551 miles
    Test number
    506135898094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail588,451 miles (+20,440)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    588,451 miles
    Test number
    969234590223
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass568,011 miles (+16,324)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    568,011 miles
    Test number
    819943667832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass551,687 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    551,687 miles
    Test number
    431719833069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail551,618 miles (+14,072)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    551,618 miles
    Test number
    949151525900
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass537,546 miles (+19,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    537,546 miles
    Test number
    593424869437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass518,322 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    518,322 miles
    Test number
    426538317120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail518,306 miles (+20,621)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    518,306 miles
    Test number
    588514556795
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass497,685 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    497,685 miles
    Test number
    812396699418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside trailing arm, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, nearside end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail497,658 miles (+17,601)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    497,658 miles
    Test number
    553427634032
    • MajorNearside Outer Steering locking device ineffective Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering box fixing bolts ineffective Front lower [marked] (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside trailing arm, lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, nearside end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass480,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    480,057 miles
    Test number
    892282086889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail480,017 miles (+18,653)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    480,017 miles
    Test number
    503331905221
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pins/bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm pins/bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass461,364 miles (+28,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    461,364 miles
    Test number
    592779961342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 3rd mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass433,303 miles (+128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    433,303 miles
    Test number
    164777582823
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail433,175 miles (+12,321)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    433,175 miles
    Test number
    816430323941
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass420,854 miles (+16,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    420,854 miles
    Test number
    711412201898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch, marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub area, inside of wheel covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass403,987 miles (+12,984)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    403,987 miles
    Test number
    885273676815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass391,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    391,003 miles
    Test number
    476170902824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail390,995 miles (+12,106)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,995 miles
    Test number
    346193674049
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  20. Pass378,889 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    378,889 miles
    Test number
    595781811791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail378,880 miles (+16,262)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    378,880 miles
    Test number
    936469771244
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure along rear cross member (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  22. Pass362,618 miles (+16,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    362,618 miles
    Test number
    299320678109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass346,050 miles (+12,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    346,050 miles
    Test number
    112741084734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Middle rod, nearside joint (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass333,179 miles (+21,821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    333,179 miles
    Test number
    668508531220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass311,358 miles (+17,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    311,358 miles
    Test number
    891241082687
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass293,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    293,640 miles
    Test number
    380310699166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail293,629 miles (+19,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,629 miles
    Test number
    205019297841
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  28. Pass273,656 miles (+22,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    273,656 miles
    Test number
    177034623058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass251,653 miles (+17,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    251,653 miles
    Test number
    746912465064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass234,036 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    234,036 miles
    Test number
    697655154266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass224,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    224,276 miles
    Test number
    898745484126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail224,268 miles (+31,888)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,268 miles
    Test number
    135165184174
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass192,380 miles (+30,775)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    192,380 miles
    Test number
    108496804404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass161,605 miles (+18,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,605 miles
    Test number
    239898573497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass143,024 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,024 miles
    Test number
    329428203047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail143,012 miles (+6,985)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,012 miles
    Test number
    569232103081
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  37. Pass136,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,027 miles
    Test number
    107094682142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail136,013 miles (+44)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,013 miles
    Test number
    738454982183
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  39. Pass135,969 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,969 miles
    Test number
    956818781173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  40. Fail135,931 miles (+13,288)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    296781681134
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake dics poor due to vehicle standing for long time
    • NoteVery small knick in offside front brake flexy hose no cords showing

  41. Pass122,643 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,643 miles
    Test number
    933947380141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  42. Fail122,523 miles (+25,782)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,523 miles
    Test number
    260069170421
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  43. Pass96,741 miles (+56,369)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,741 miles
    Test number
    984010289166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock

  44. Pass40,372 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    311550298185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  45. Fail40,340 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    994789188128
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about LS56 WEW

Does LS56 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WEW expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WEW?
The MOT on LS56 WEW expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WEW done?
LS56 WEW was recorded at 588,551 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 32,912 miles a year.
Has LS56 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WEW has failed 15 of its 45 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WEW 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 WEW find?
LS56 WEW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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