2021 Levc TX 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LC71 RWL

A consistent run of clean MOT passes across five consecutive tests from October 2023 through October 2025 demonstrates a steady pattern of roadworthiness compliance for this 2021 LEVC TX. With no advisories, defects, or failures recorded at any of the examinations, the vehicle has met DVSA standards at every annual check, including its most recent pass on 23 October 2025. This unbroken streak of defect-free outcomes suggests that, at the points of inspection, the structural integrity, braking system, suspension, lighting, emissions, and visibility components have all been operating within prescribed limits. The absence of any recorded advisories is particularly notable for a commercial-derived hybrid taxi, as these vehicles typically accumulate wear-related notes on suspension components and underbody protection given their heavy urban usage cycles. The recorded mileage of 108,473 miles against an age of approximately five years yields an annual accumulation rate of around 21,695 miles, which sits well above the average for passenger vehicles of this age and reflects the demanding operational profile characteristic of a London taxi. There are no extended gaps between testing dates, with the vehicle appearing annually on schedule at roughly six-month intervals, indicating continuous use rather than periods of standing. This consistent high-utilisation pattern has direct mechanical implications: brake discs, pads, friction material, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, and drop link assemblies will experience accelerated wear rates compared with a privately owned vehicle of equivalent age. Drive-line components, including the rear electric drive unit, battery thermal management hardware, and associated plumbing, will similarly have absorbed significant thermal cycling and load. While the absence of recorded defects suggests these components were within legal tolerance at test time, a high-mileage taxi of this type typically benefits from more frequent interim servicing than its passenger car counterparts. For a prospective buyer, particular attention should be directed toward the suspension and underbody components that DVSA testers commonly flag on LEVC TX units, given the substantial kerb weight and the stresses imposed by frequent low-speed manoeuvring, kerb strikes, and pothole exposure. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn lower control arm bushes or top mount deterioration, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering column that could point to track rod or steering rack wear. Examine the underbody, subframe mounting points, and suspension arms for surface corrosion or impact damage, paying close attention to the rear trailing arm bushes and the radius arm assemblies, as these are prone to perishing and cracking under sustained taxi operation. The braking system also warrants focused inspection despite the clean MOT record. Because high mileage produces accelerated disc wear even on hybrid vehicles that benefit from regenerative deceleration, check for lipping on the front disc edges and any pulsing or judder through the brake pedal under firm application, which would indicate disc run-out or hot-spotting. Verify that the caliper sliders retract freely without binding, as seized sliders are a common advisory on heavily used commercial vehicles. For the hybrid powertrain specifically, request confirmation that the high-voltage battery state of health remains within manufacturer specifications and inspect the charge port and associated cabling for signs of wear. Finally, examine all tyre sidewalls for kerbing damage and confirm even tread wear across both axles, as uneven patterns can betray suspension geometry issues or alignment drift that has not yet manifested as an MOT failure.