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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,687 cc

L20 EMDMOT history

L20 EMD is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

L20 EMD black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,533 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 EMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 EMD was last recorded at 92,533 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,530 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,533 miles
  • 2023 – 91,288 miles
  • 2022 – 90,137 miles
  • 2021 – 89,506 miles
  • 2020 – 87,896 miles
  • 2019 – 86,566 miles
  • 2018 – 83,288 miles
  • 2016 – 69,263 miles
  • 2015 – 58,826 miles
  • 2014 – 49,619 miles
  • 2013 – 37,893 miles
  • 2012 – 29,363 miles
  • 2011 – 25,704 miles
  • 2010 – 23,361 miles
  • 2009 – 19,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,533 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Chips in front windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,533 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    608476368983
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,530 miles (+1,242)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    349656833104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,288 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    825151011192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,137 miles (+631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    557337385477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass89,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    682014567478
    • AdvisoryFront Strong smell of fuel from underneath car, undertray in place no visible leak, would recommend further investigation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail89,506 miles (+1,610)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    192151467420
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective Bonnet catch not working (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Strong smell of fuel from underneath car, undertray in place no visible leak, would recommend further investigation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,896 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,896 miles
    Test number
    131559033277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,566 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    834574961351
    • AdvisoryFront Chips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak

  9. Fail86,566 miles (+3,278)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    843857313767
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Chips in front windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak

  10. Pass83,288 miles (+14,025)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    333503895003
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    772952956644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,263 miles (+10,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    707423794081
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail58,826 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    475857685171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass58,826 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    938767685173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,619 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    387908994159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear thin

  16. Pass49,619 miles (+11,726)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,619 miles
    Test number
    698658794125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear thin

  17. Pass37,893 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    379236003456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads starting to wear thin
    • NoteO/s/r pads starting to wear thin

  18. Fail37,893 miles (+8,530)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,893 miles
    Test number
    697633903226
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads starting to wear thin
    • NoteO/s/r pads starting to wear thin

  19. Pass29,363 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    218230462420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,704 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,704 miles
    Test number
    529049851126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,667 miles (+2,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,667 miles
    Test number
    956117041156
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass23,361 miles (+4,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,361 miles
    Test number
    842278440113
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass19,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,227 miles
    Test number
    932280559111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 EMD

Does L20 EMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EMD is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 EMD?
The MOT on L20 EMD is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 EMD done?
L20 EMD was recorded at 92,533 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has L20 EMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 EMD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 EMD 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 L20 EMD find?
L20 EMD passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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