London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc

LX53 BWBMOT history

LX53 BWB is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 23 of 33 MOT tests, with 211,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
211,234 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
23 passed · 10 failed
Per year
16,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BWB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BWB was last recorded at 211,234 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,114 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,120 miles
Average per year
16,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,234 miles
  • 2023 – 208,114 miles
  • 2022 – 195,591 miles
  • 2021 – 166,553 miles
  • 2020 – 155,416 miles
  • 2019 – 140,830 miles
  • 2018 – 118,188 miles
  • 2017 – 98,738 miles
  • 2016 – 74,974 miles
  • 2015 – 52,624 miles
  • 2014 – 27,815 miles
  • 2013 – 3,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,234 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

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,234 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    211,234 miles
    Test number
    203306993632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,114 miles
    Test number
    374693237031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail208,110 miles (+12,519)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,110 miles
    Test number
    617136109884
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure 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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,591 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,591 miles
    Test number
    830273842751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,102 miles (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,102 miles
    Test number
    809639010206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,498 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,498 miles
    Test number
    383848528010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,553 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,553 miles
    Test number
    257992973876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,033 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,033 miles
    Test number
    103793982617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,416 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,416 miles
    Test number
    580791381569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,088 miles (+10,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    442478047866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,830 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    140,830 miles
    Test number
    918642749826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,826 miles (+10,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    579027164865
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass130,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    600194432087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,347 miles (+12,159)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,347 miles
    Test number
    849027073121
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass118,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,188 miles
    Test number
    728991259996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,118 miles (+906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    774708735202
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass117,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,212 miles
    Test number
    503035539711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,211 miles (+8,290)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,211 miles
    Test number
    113673779303
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  19. Pass108,921 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,921 miles
    Test number
    857545908704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    435778456427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,738 miles (+7,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    446875257804
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass91,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,043 miles
    Test number
    538159969049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,043 miles (+16,069)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,043 miles
    Test number
    802244792903
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass74,974 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    335526784605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    319925847417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,052 miles (+12,428)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,052 miles
    Test number
    605521564291
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass52,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    559495595161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,624 miles (+12,113)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    587315595112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass40,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    639786325014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail40,511 miles (+12,696)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    358266925093
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass27,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    298421794457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    616030724070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass3,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    3,594 miles
    Test number
    209309893452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 BWB

Does LX53 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BWB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BWB?
The MOT on LX53 BWB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BWB done?
LX53 BWB was recorded at 211,234 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 16,577 miles a year.
Has LX53 BWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BWB has failed 10 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX53 BWB 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 LX53 BWB find?
LX53 BWB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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