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LR55 EHB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

282,099 mi
Last recorded282,099 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 EHB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 282,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2025 276,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 271,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 268,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 264,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 263,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 257,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 251,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 251,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 246,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 240,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 232,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 228,402 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 228,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 224,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 218,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 218,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 209,561 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 202,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 192,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 186,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 178,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 178,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 171,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 156,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 148,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,742 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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LR55 EHB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 1,998cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR55 EHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR55 EHB registered?

LR55 EHB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is LR55 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 EHB shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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