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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,700 cc

L28 XTRMOT history

L28 XTR is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 7 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L28 XTR blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,034 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 XTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 XTR was last recorded at 135,034 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,418 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,034 miles
  • 2025 – 133,418 miles
  • 2024 – 130,544 miles
  • 2023 – 128,458 miles
  • 2022 – 126,432 miles
  • 2021 – 124,409 miles
  • 2020 – 123,267 miles
  • 2019 – 120,848 miles
  • 2018 – 116,228 miles
  • 2017 – 111,012 miles
  • 2016 – 105,517 miles
  • 2015 – 98,267 miles
  • 2014 – 92,858 miles
  • 2013 – 85,984 miles
  • 2012 – 79,187 miles
  • 2011 – 71,690 miles
  • 2010 – 61,987 miles
  • 2009 – 52,159 miles
  • 2008 – 46,893 miles
  • 2007 – 38,436 miles
  • 2006 – 28,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,034 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust heat shields insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,034 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,034 miles
    Test number
    324973265850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement In arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,418 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    886326347524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,399 miles (+2,855)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,399 miles
    Test number
    172058144534
    • MajorNearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass130,544 miles (+41)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,544 miles
    Test number
    542946125992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under covers fitted
  5. Fail130,503 miles (+2,045)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,503 miles
    Test number
    901062770943
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively split allowing fluid to leak (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible cause headlamp lens needs cleaning / bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are heavily cracked and perished advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are heavily cracked and perished on the outer and inner treads advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass128,458 miles (+2,026)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,458 miles
    Test number
    509769996178
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass126,432 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    651222782630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,409 miles (+1,142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    797820426368
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass123,267 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,267 miles
    Test number
    755217771150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,848 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    120,848 miles
    Test number
    408362225747
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and trim covers fitted obscuring some components
  11. Fail120,832 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,832 miles
    Test number
    240688801399
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and trim covers fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass116,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    350288985367
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but characters not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail116,228 miles (+5,216)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    883831601093
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but characters not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass111,012 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,012 miles
    Test number
    299340167384
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail110,982 miles (+5,465)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,982 miles
    Test number
    867434799551
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass105,517 miles (+7,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    804137517688
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves split and perished
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  17. Pass98,267 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    566270395010
    • NoteBoth front tyre valves perrished
  18. Fail98,254 miles (+5,396)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    898599085072
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre valves perrished
  19. Pass92,858 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    838418694076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,984 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    915973433079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,187 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    495868622060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,690 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,690 miles
    Test number
    767889321014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,987 miles (+9,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    860281840030
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  24. Pass52,159 miles (+5,266)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,159 miles
    Test number
    244771119217
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge .
  25. Fail46,893 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    624583898160
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.
  26. Pass46,893 miles (+8,457)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    793463198178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres perishing.
  27. Pass38,436 miles (+9,710)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,436 miles
    Test number
    740380117100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,726 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    712580196074
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  29. Pass28,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,726 miles
    Test number
    783310896054
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L28 XTR

Does L28 XTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 XTR is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 XTR?
The MOT on L28 XTR is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 XTR done?
L28 XTR was recorded at 135,034 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has L28 XTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 XTR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 XTR 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 L28 XTR find?
L28 XTR passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in arm bush.; offside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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