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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,800 cc

42 LNMOT history

42 LN is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 25 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

42 LN black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,435 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
42 LN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,800 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

42 LN was last recorded at 76,435 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,239 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
3,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,435 miles
  • 2025 – 76,239 miles
  • 2024 – 75,978 miles
  • 2023 – 74,839 miles
  • 2022 – 71,731 miles
  • 2021 – 67,582 miles
  • 2020 – 65,927 miles
  • 2019 – 60,495 miles
  • 2018 – 51,088 miles
  • 2017 – 46,931 miles
  • 2016 – 43,804 miles
  • 2015 – 42,357 miles
  • 2014 – 40,985 miles
  • 2013 – 35,697 miles
  • 2012 – 29,964 miles
  • 2011 – 22,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,435 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs appear to be wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside, smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,435 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    465558325869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,239 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,239 miles
    Test number
    650808272374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,978 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,978 miles
    Test number
    624106329209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,839 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    464045952881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,731 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,731 miles
    Test number
    977565307399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,728 miles (+4,146)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    499107314408
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass67,582 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,582 miles
    Test number
    325787832100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,927 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    366076919289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,495 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,495 miles
    Test number
    851921865144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,088 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    420025380525
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs appear to be wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  11. Fail51,088 miles (+4,157)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    364129459412
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs appear to be wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp cluster cover cracked & lamp contaminated by condensation
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  12. Pass46,931 miles (+3,127)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,931 miles
    Test number
    999039999356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and split but no cords clearly visible
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have splits forming in tread area
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  13. Pass43,804 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,804 miles
    Test number
    575504273138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,357 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,357 miles
    Test number
    319723928125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,985 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,985 miles
    Test number
    966829504366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,697 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    126050153355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,964 miles (+7,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,964 miles
    Test number
    558167952327
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass22,833 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,833 miles
    Test number
    449646451304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,769 miles
    Test number
    747437171276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 42 LN

What vehicle is registration 42 LN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 42 LN on a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 25 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 42 LN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 42 LN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 42 LN?
The MOT on 42 LN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 42 LN done?
42 LN was recorded at 76,435 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
Has 42 LN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 42 LN has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 42 LN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 42 LN find?
42 LN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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