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LP17 DWD

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,539 mi
Last recorded102,539 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP17 DWD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,539 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 102,539 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 93,319 miles

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

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 93,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 81,716 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,001 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 75,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 67,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 58,626 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,894 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 42,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,966 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure folding seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage located under engine area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both front brake discs worn/lipped

brake pedal rubber splitting

rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 27,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 13,108 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LP17 DWD is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP17 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LP17 DWD is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 July 2017.

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