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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,596 cc

538 GLRMOT history

538 GLR is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

538 GLR black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
70,138 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
538 GLR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

538 GLR was last recorded at 70,138 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,513 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,138 miles
  • 2025 – 69,513 miles
  • 2024 – 68,224 miles
  • 2023 – 66,653 miles
  • 2022 – 64,210 miles
  • 2021 – 64,124 miles
  • 2020 – 63,099 miles
  • 2019 – 62,286 miles
  • 2018 – 61,307 miles
  • 2015 – 54,469 miles
  • 2014 – 42,148 miles
  • 2013 – 39,027 miles
  • 2012 – 36,868 miles
  • 2011 – 34,627 miles
  • 2010 – 33,156 miles
  • 2009 – 29,653 miles
  • 2008 – 27,115 miles
  • 2007 – 18,906 miles
  • 2006 – 14,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,138 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Some cracking in tread on offside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,138 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    811005906710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,513 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,513 miles
    Test number
    961928816600
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internally. Shock absorber is noisy. (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Fail69,512 miles (+1,288)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,512 miles
    Test number
    921389285849
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,224 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    734240191272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,653 miles (+2,443)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    102899871427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,210 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    158821180956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,124 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    458087921174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,099 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    360402698932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,286 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,286 miles
    Test number
    660296815539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,307 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,307 miles
    Test number
    740011332975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,469 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    380528283575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySome cracking in tread on offside front tyre
  12. Fail54,339 miles (+12,191)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,339 miles
    Test number
    160404730436
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySome cracking in tread on offside front tyre
  13. Pass42,148 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    588038214173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,027 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    588440813119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,868 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,868 miles
    Test number
    246192312486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,627 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,627 miles
    Test number
    606019091040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,156 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,156 miles
    Test number
    281191010175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    860949619170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,653 miles (+2,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,653 miles
    Test number
    160798219186
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass27,115 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,115 miles
    Test number
    673769948254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,906 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,906 miles
    Test number
    330060257402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,271 miles
    Test number
    561685956287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 538 GLR

What vehicle is registration 538 GLR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 538 GLR on a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 12 Sept 2003. 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 538 GLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 538 GLR is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 538 GLR?
The MOT on 538 GLR is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 538 GLR done?
538 GLR was recorded at 70,138 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has 538 GLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 538 GLR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 538 GLR 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 538 GLR find?
538 GLR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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