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LS54 LDK

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

280,373 mi
Last recorded280,373 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 LDK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 280,373 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

Corrosion to offside front door, not likely to cause injury

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front steering linage arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes in places

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 279,387 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill

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

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

Offside front steering linage arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes in places

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 277,893 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 275,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 273,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 263,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 253,946 miles

Engine oil leak

Hand brake lever needs a little more travel, but satisfactory.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing end float

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable after equaliser damaged, to observe.

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint showing wear, but acceptable.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 238,420 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 238,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 226,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 212,776 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 203,728 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 200,174 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 188,857 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/R Tyre N Rated

O/F Tyre N Rated

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,257 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 165,285 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 165,285 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,589 miles

N/R Tyre N Rated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 138,005 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013
Fail 20 Nov 2013

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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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LS54 LDK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 246,308 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 LS54 LDK, 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 22 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS54 LDK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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