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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,596 cc

L16 XLAMOT history

L16 XLA is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L16 XLA blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,968 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 XLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 XLA was last recorded at 73,968 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,167 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
2,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,968 miles
  • 2025 – 73,167 miles
  • 2024 – 72,366 miles
  • 2023 – 70,835 miles
  • 2021 – 65,489 miles
  • 2020 – 63,923 miles
  • 2019 – 62,022 miles
  • 2018 – 58,575 miles
  • 2017 – 57,060 miles
  • 2016 – 55,371 miles
  • 2015 – 51,455 miles
  • 2013 – 47,602 miles
  • 2012 – 44,052 miles
  • 2011 – 39,140 miles
  • 2010 – 35,421 miles
  • 2009 – 32,547 miles
  • 2008 – 26,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres wearing on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    843565925463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,968 miles (+801)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    219012992324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass73,167 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    888505534576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,366 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    676311734314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,835 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    731797373784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,750 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    997685960799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,489 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,489 miles
    Test number
    717792562705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass63,923 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    133942400273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,022 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    491179321429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,289 miles (+1,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    891309936174
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass58,575 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    348949151125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    702978179460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
  13. Fail57,060 miles (+1,689)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,060 miles
    Test number
    407302991977
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded on offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
  14. Pass55,371 miles (+3,916)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    840380998238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass51,455 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,455 miles
    Test number
    129032325432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,602 miles (+3,550)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,602 miles
    Test number
    489917543350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs pitting inner face
    • NoteRear discs pitting inner face
  17. Pass44,052 miles (+4,912)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    848277642350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear disc slight pitting inner face
  18. Pass39,140 miles (+3,719)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    359730551392
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn bald on inside edges
    • NoteSlight play in N /S steering rack arm
  19. Pass35,421 miles (+2,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,421 miles
    Test number
    273737150322
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass32,547 miles (+6,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,547 miles
    Test number
    430354469484
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass26,111 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,111 miles
    Test number
    394655458306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    884687908082
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about L16 XLA

Does L16 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 XLA is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 XLA?
The MOT on L16 XLA is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 XLA done?
L16 XLA was recorded at 73,968 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,901 miles a year.
Has L16 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 XLA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 XLA 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 L16 XLA find?
L16 XLA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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