London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LS59 YLMMOT history

LS59 YLM is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,386 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YLM was last recorded at 146,386 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,946 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
9,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,386 miles
  • 2024 – 145,946 miles
  • 2023 – 130,221 miles
  • 2022 – 122,942 miles
  • 2021 – 113,771 miles
  • 2020 – 101,077 miles
  • 2019 – 93,746 miles
  • 2018 – 82,771 miles
  • 2017 – 72,060 miles
  • 2016 – 63,051 miles
  • 2015 – 53,952 miles
  • 2014 – 45,155 miles
  • 2013 – 36,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,386 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryN/S PLAY IN STEERING
  • AdvisorySTEERING BOX LEAK

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,386 miles (+440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,386 miles
    Test number
    702091657874
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryN/S PLAY IN STEERING
    • AdvisorySTEERING BOX LEAK

  2. Pass145,946 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,946 miles
    Test number
    669762786687
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,929 miles (+15,708)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,929 miles
    Test number
    334614360158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,221 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    998902192511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    536295526078
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight Underside Corrosion.

  6. Fail122,942 miles (+9,171)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    247713850414
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight Underside Corrosion.

  7. Pass113,771 miles (+7,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,771 miles
    Test number
    715825629115
    • AdvisoryAutomatic Gear Selector Not functioning properly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass106,092 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    246118790084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,077 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,077 miles
    Test number
    339280970429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,746 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    436741972351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,597 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    88,597 miles
    Test number
    203308818159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,771 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    307360410167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,651 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    849850340843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    178138165839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,060 miles (+4,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    586490071462
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass67,509 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    262335127935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,051 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,051 miles
    Test number
    161304767096
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail63,014 miles (+4,738)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    157012798109
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass58,276 miles (+4,324)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    241095131398
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass53,952 miles (+4,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    615553038680
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass49,634 miles (+4,479)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    878165505173
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass45,155 miles (+4,292)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    378020194486
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass40,863 miles (+4,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,863 miles
    Test number
    647367194063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass36,165 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,165 miles
    Test number
    965962683231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper

Questions about LS59 YLM

Does LS59 YLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YLM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YLM?
The MOT on LS59 YLM is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YLM done?
LS59 YLM was recorded at 146,386 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 9,061 miles a year.
Has LS59 YLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YLM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 YLM 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 LS59 YLM find?
LS59 YLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: engine oil leak; n/s play in steering; steering box leak.

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