2003 London Taxis INT Txii Silver Auto Heavy oil · LF03 POU

The most recent DVSA test on 14 November 2022, conducted at 427,908 miles, recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy. Although the 2016‑08‑23 test flagged serious chassis corrosion, excessive suspension arm movement and severely weakened brake discs, subsequent examinations in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022 have shown no recorded failures, suggesting a stable maintenance record in the immediate term. The mileage trajectory reveals a high annual usage of roughly 18,600 miles per year for a 2003‑registered taxi, with the odometer climbing from 0 miles in the 23 August 2018 test to 427,908 miles by 2022 – an increase of over 427,000 miles in four years. The 2016‑08‑21 failure at 374,361 miles and the 2016‑08‑23 pass at 374,361 miles indicate rapid accumulation of mileage between 2016 and 2018, consistent with intensive taxi operation. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring mechanical issues highlighted in the history: the deteriorated rubber bushes on the front upper suspension arm, the fluid‑leaking front shock absorbers, the severely weakened front brake discs, and the extensive chassis corrosion noted near the wheel‑arch body mountings in 2016. Inspection should also cover the condition of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, tyre tread depth, and the functionality of all stop lamps, registration‑plate lamps and power‑steering fluid level, as these items were previously recorded as defects or advisories.