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Porsche 911

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,596 cc

L18 SERMOT history

L18 SER is a black petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L18 SER black Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,695 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SER was last recorded at 82,695 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,093 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,695 miles
  • 2025 – 80,093 miles
  • 2024 – 78,222 miles
  • 2023 – 74,034 miles
  • 2022 – 71,301 miles
  • 2021 – 69,036 miles
  • 2020 – 67,708 miles
  • 2019 – 65,567 miles
  • 2018 – 63,790 miles
  • 2017 – 61,449 miles
  • 2016 – 59,548 miles
  • 2015 – 57,096 miles
  • 2014 – 55,529 miles
  • 2013 – 53,652 miles
  • 2012 – 49,770 miles
  • 2011 – 41,043 miles
  • 2010 – 32,250 miles
  • 2009 – 31,206 miles
  • 2008 – 23,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,695 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,695 miles (+2,602)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,695 miles
    Test number
    137978964004
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass80,093 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    977735478995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,222 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,222 miles
    Test number
    261834681058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,034 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    658293127809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,000 miles (+2,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,000 miles
    Test number
    476633652497
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,301 miles (+2,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    328543858752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,036 miles (+1,328)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    567552262916
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,708 miles (+27)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    184875989081
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,681 miles (+2,114)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    597666057917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing mounted (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,567 miles (+1,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    839997842953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern image on both headlights.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition.

  11. Pass63,790 miles (+2,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,790 miles
    Test number
    342991949428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass61,449 miles (+1,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    594555868010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,548 miles (+2,452)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,548 miles
    Test number
    441785055388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  14. Pass57,096 miles (+1,567)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,096 miles
    Test number
    957992805202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking

  15. Pass55,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    228337824221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,529 miles (+1,877)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    359343824227
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,652 miles (+3,882)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    528497023246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread cracking 225/40/18
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cracking

  18. Pass49,770 miles (+8,727)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,770 miles
    Test number
    819318352008
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,043 miles (+8,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,043 miles
    Test number
    118855651497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,250 miles
    Test number
    234734160075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,250 miles (+1,044)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,250 miles
    Test number
    121513660490
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,206 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,206 miles
    Test number
    674480759251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,094 miles (+7,574)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,094 miles
    Test number
    532814249282
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass23,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    942666948255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,520 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,520 miles
    Test number
    172305548289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 SER

Does L18 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SER is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SER?
The MOT on L18 SER is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SER done?
L18 SER was recorded at 82,695 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has L18 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SER has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 SER 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 L18 SER find?
L18 SER passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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