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LR05 AVV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

386,219 mi
Last recorded386,219 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AVV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 386,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2025 384,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 384,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 376,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 368,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 359,869 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 9 Nov 2022 350,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 339,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Steering Damper. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 329,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 318,406 miles

Slight leak from gearbox

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

slight differential leak

slight leak from PAS pump

Pass 9 Nov 2020
Pass 28 Jul 2020
Pass 4 Nov 2019 294,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 284,289 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 284,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 273,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 263,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017
Pass 27 Apr 2017

nearside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 1 Nov 2016
Pass 29 Apr 2016 215,656 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 215,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015
Pass 25 Apr 2015 191,433 miles

PROMPT offside handbrake efficiency

Pass 1 Nov 2014 178,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 165,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 152,100 miles

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

offside headlamp aim

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

offside headlamp aim

Pass 26 Apr 2013 138,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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LR05 AVV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 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 LR05 AVV, 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 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR05 AVV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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