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Porsche 911

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,600 cc

L21 BUDMOT history

L21 BUD is a silver petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L21 BUD silver Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,644 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BUD was last recorded at 128,644 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,622 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,644 miles
  • 2024 – 127,451 miles
  • 2023 – 126,352 miles
  • 2022 – 125,275 miles
  • 2021 – 123,093 miles
  • 2020 – 122,165 miles
  • 2019 – 120,121 miles
  • 2018 – 115,366 miles
  • 2017 – 112,440 miles
  • 2016 – 107,921 miles
  • 2015 – 105,768 miles
  • 2014 – 103,377 miles
  • 2013 – 97,519 miles
  • 2012 – 92,014 miles
  • 2011 – 81,486 miles
  • 2010 – 70,000 miles
  • 2009 – 59,635 miles
  • 2007 – 49,397 miles
  • 2006 – 38,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,644 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,644 miles
    Test number
    529286897024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,622 miles (+1,171)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,622 miles
    Test number
    545056003178
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,451 miles (+1,099)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,451 miles
    Test number
    102471892590
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass126,352 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    355736449794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,275 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,275 miles
    Test number
    774624562461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,260 miles (+2,167)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    562022506338
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass123,093 miles (+928)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,093 miles
    Test number
    873764499258
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass122,165 miles (+62)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,165 miles
    Test number
    994332935269
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail122,103 miles (+1,982)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,103 miles
    Test number
    118564951749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,121 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,121 miles
    Test number
    216833912676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,111 miles (+4,745)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    499728493232
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass115,366 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    873891707554
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass112,440 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,440 miles
    Test number
    299125667384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail112,355 miles (+4,434)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    217259819334
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass107,921 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    522005041542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass105,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    936841715185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,768 miles (+2,391)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    458523305182
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass103,377 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,377 miles
    Test number
    149569274070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,519 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,519 miles
    Test number
    296103673061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,014 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,014 miles
    Test number
    746494272087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,486 miles (+11,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    676830371010
    • 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)

  22. Pass70,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    333936970092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,000 miles (+10,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    833546670004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass59,635 miles (+10,238)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    693930879000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inside tread
    • NoteUnable to check fully under vehicle due to plastic trims

  25. Pass49,397 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,397 miles
    Test number
    983554217231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,388 miles (+11,374)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    980601717216
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass38,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    280515946442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 BUD

Does L21 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BUD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 BUD?
The MOT on L21 BUD is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BUD done?
L21 BUD was recorded at 128,644 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,647 miles a year.
Has L21 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BUD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 BUD 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 L21 BUD find?
L21 BUD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount.

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