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LY63 DLD

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

226,514 mi
Last recorded226,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto129,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 DLD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 226,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 226,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Top of Diff has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare wheel sidewall slightly damage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 226,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Top of Diff has slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare wheel sidewall slightly damage

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 218,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2025 218,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 218,844 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP INNER TRACK ROD END SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SHOCK OBSORBER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 209,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 209,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 200,147 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 191,960 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 191,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 183,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 174,636 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 174,636 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 166,570 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 166,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 158,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 158,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 149,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 142,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 140,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 140,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 138,807 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 138,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,461 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 117,190 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 117,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,204 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear park brake needs adjustment

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,007 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LY63 DLD is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 129,125 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 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY63 DLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY63 DLD is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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