London Taxis INT TX II

Silver · Electric · 2003

LX53 BYCMOT history

LX53 BYC is a silver electric London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 1,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
1,387 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 BYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 BYC was last recorded at 1,387 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2026: 1,387 miles, lower than 169,867 miles on 2 May 2019.

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
1,387 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1,387 miles
  • 2019 – 169,867 miles
  • 2018 – 160,451 miles
  • 2017 – 143,945 miles
  • 2016 – 126,647 miles
  • 2015 – 111,373 miles
  • 2014 – 94,517 miles
  • 2013 – 74,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,387 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    1,387 miles
    Test number
    150059628734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail1,387 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,387 miles
    Test number
    205791549666
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    885339675640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside vehicle
  4. Pass169,867 miles (+9,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,867 miles
    Test number
    795311793737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass160,451 miles (+8,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,451 miles
    Test number
    317812624312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass152,266 miles (+8,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,266 miles
    Test number
    524249104063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,945 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,945 miles
    Test number
    591778308347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,260 miles (+9,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    808307426378
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
  9. Pass126,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    958470133930
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Fail126,647 miles (+6,901)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    921150877660
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  11. Pass119,746 miles (+8,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    689342456100
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySings of engine oil leaks
  12. Pass111,373 miles (+8,584)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,373 miles
    Test number
    384025981507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,789 miles (+8,272)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    105121825100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass94,517 miles (+10,213)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    355188704333
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChange brake fluid
  15. Pass84,304 miles (+10,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    289026824144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play at idler box
  16. Pass74,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,047 miles
    Test number
    566609603306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,046 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,046 miles
    Test number
    565809503315
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about LX53 BYC

Does LX53 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 BYC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 BYC?
The MOT on LX53 BYC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 BYC done?
LX53 BYC was recorded at 1,387 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026.
Has LX53 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 BYC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 BYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 BYC find?
LX53 BYC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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