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LJ03 LNE

2003 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

314,526 mi
Last recorded314,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II260,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LNE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 314,526 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 308,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 303,173 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 303,173 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 297,640 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 297,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 291,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 282,313 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 282,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 274,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 264,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 264,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 255,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 247,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 238,471 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 228,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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LJ03 LNE is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 260,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 LNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 LNE is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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