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LM06 DPE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Petrol 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

422,111 mi
Last recorded422,111 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 DPE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 422,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 407,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 407,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 400,939 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 383,890 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 366,378 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 348,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 329,553 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 307,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 287,656 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 268,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 254,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 254,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 245,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 245,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 232,943 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 232,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 221,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 209,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer body showing signs of wear.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 195,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 195,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 179,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 163,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 157,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 152,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 139,650 miles

near side fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Sep 2014 133,200 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,955 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 114,057 miles

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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LM06 DPE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 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 LM06 DPE, 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 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM06 DPE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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