London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,486 cc

LS57 DLVMOT history

LS57 DLV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 26 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 23 of 33 MOT tests, with 328,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
328,440 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
33
23 passed · 10 failed
Per year
20,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DLV
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
2007
First used
26 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 DLV was last recorded at 328,440 miles on 15 May 2025, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
326,258 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,182 miles
Average per year
20,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 328,440 miles
  • 2024 – 315,283 miles
  • 2023 – 302,695 miles
  • 2022 – 280,823 miles
  • 2021 – 207,446 miles
  • 2020 – 186,219 miles
  • 2019 – 173,973 miles
  • 2018 – 164,950 miles
  • 2017 – 140,228 miles
  • 2016 – 128,442 miles
  • 2015 – 114,791 miles
  • 2014 – 100,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass328,440 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under bonnet.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass328,440 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    328,440 miles
    Test number
    967890514065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass326,258 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    326,258 miles
    Test number
    179145522626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass315,283 miles (+12,588)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    315,283 miles
    Test number
    265027947682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass302,695 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    302,695 miles
    Test number
    867311608589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass294,268 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    294,268 miles
    Test number
    790427545032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail294,175 miles (+13,352)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,175 miles
    Test number
    815676157828
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass280,823 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    280,823 miles
    Test number
    996993546530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail280,768 miles (+14,954)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,768 miles
    Test number
    283436050223
    • DangerousNearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass265,814 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    265,814 miles
    Test number
    547755788260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail265,699 miles (+58,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,699 miles
    Test number
    840290475337
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass207,446 miles (+21,227)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    207,446 miles
    Test number
    679570673752
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back has under seal (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass186,219 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,219 miles
    Test number
    406676931589
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail186,203 miles (+3,755)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,203 miles
    Test number
    964797885133
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass182,448 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,448 miles
    Test number
    580338723591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,973 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    173,973 miles
    Test number
    179534794274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail173,956 miles (+379)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,956 miles
    Test number
    855176890599
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  17. Pass173,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    173,577 miles
    Test number
    376429661394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Fail173,576 miles (+8,626)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,576 miles
    Test number
    173915254229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle stabiliser bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass164,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,950 miles
    Test number
    741537471654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail164,927 miles (+3,199)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,927 miles
    Test number
    155678364681
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working indicator tell tail not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  21. Pass161,728 miles (+14,788)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,728 miles
    Test number
    405185229293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass146,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    318270082214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail146,940 miles (+6,712)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    746166436380
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass140,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    207934854145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,227 miles (+5,900)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,227 miles
    Test number
    755572464153
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure REFLECTOR LOOSE IN LAMP (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  26. Pass134,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,327 miles
    Test number
    353051935611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail134,327 miles (+5,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,327 miles
    Test number
    347729590042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass128,442 miles (+8,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,442 miles
    Test number
    564845118743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met requirements

  29. Pass120,393 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    110063483356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass114,791 miles (+5,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    447615495133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass109,415 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    939926805049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass100,963 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,963 miles
    Test number
    138066074142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass92,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    218722304010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 DLV

Does LS57 DLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 DLV expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DLV?
The MOT on LS57 DLV expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 DLV done?
LS57 DLV was recorded at 328,440 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 20,718 miles a year.
Has LS57 DLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DLV has failed 10 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS57 DLV 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 LS57 DLV find?
LS57 DLV passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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