London Taxis INT TX4

Pink · Diesel · 2007 · 2,486 cc

LS57 DLEMOT history

LS57 DLE is a pink diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 221,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2025
Mileage
221,391 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 DLE was last recorded at 221,391 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2016: 155,671 miles, lower than 203,459 miles on 23 Nov 2015.
  • 2 Feb 2022: 202,808 miles, lower than 217,810 miles on 1 Feb 2021.

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
220,977 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
11,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 221,391 miles
  • 2023 – 220,977 miles
  • 2022 – 202,808 miles
  • 2021 – 217,810 miles
  • 2020 – 214,569 miles
  • 2019 – 207,806 miles
  • 2018 – 200,314 miles
  • 2017 – 186,307 miles
  • 2016 – 166,608 miles
  • 2015 – 203,459 miles
  • 2014 – 129,758 miles
  • 2013 – 99,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,391 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,391 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    221,391 miles
    Test number
    647542702940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass220,977 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    220,977 miles
    Test number
    570491244789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail220,977 miles (+18,169)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,977 miles
    Test number
    410106417433
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure Steering damper (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-Rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass202,808 miles (-15,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,808 miles
    Test number
    276993097413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass217,810 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    217,810 miles
    Test number
    404928670682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass214,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    214,569 miles
    Test number
    937376900774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Fail214,569 miles (+6,763)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,569 miles
    Test number
    333022725157
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (c post) where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass207,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    207,806 miles
    Test number
    607644346259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. Fail207,806 miles (+7,492)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,806 miles
    Test number
    817865085448
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing trailing arm bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Pass200,314 miles (+14,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    200,314 miles
    Test number
    332944372054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,307 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    186,307 miles
    Test number
    867239391284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass186,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    186,209 miles
    Test number
    123236004896
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  13. Fail186,209 miles (+9,074)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,209 miles
    Test number
    965887869929
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak egr area
  14. Pass177,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    177,135 miles
    Test number
    997719851949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  15. Fail177,135 miles (+10,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,135 miles
    Test number
    876750952140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Pass166,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    166,608 miles
    Test number
    736089159361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  17. Fail166,608 miles (+10,937)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,608 miles
    Test number
    874733265508
    • FailureOffside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet hinge broken (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  18. Pass155,671 miles (-47,788)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,671 miles
    Test number
    843554518526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass203,459 miles (+58,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    203,459 miles
    Test number
    587110590031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  20. Pass144,813 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    144,813 miles
    Test number
    388918685134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass143,296 miles (+13,538)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    143,296 miles
    Test number
    995385455139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,758 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    486224524340
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail129,758 miles (+14,852)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    575534624399
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass114,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    389956334167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,906 miles (+15,460)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,906 miles
    Test number
    235485634123
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  26. Pass99,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    666682123372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 DLE

Does LS57 DLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 DLE expired on 26 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DLE?
The MOT on LS57 DLE expired on 26 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 DLE done?
LS57 DLE was recorded at 221,391 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 11,497 miles a year.
Has LS57 DLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DLE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 DLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 DLE find?
LS57 DLE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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