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Porsche Boxster

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,387 cc

L40 LUGMOT history

L40 LUG is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L40 LUG black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,708 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,387 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LUG was last recorded at 49,708 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,928 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,708 miles
  • 2025 – 48,928 miles
  • 2024 – 48,441 miles
  • 2023 – 43,232 miles
  • 2022 – 39,983 miles
  • 2021 – 35,933 miles
  • 2020 – 30,951 miles
  • 2019 – 27,937 miles
  • 2018 – 24,222 miles
  • 2016 – 20,778 miles
  • 2015 – 17,377 miles
  • 2014 – 13,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,708 miles

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,708 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    957830316172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,928 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    896132467169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,441 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    136198373430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,019 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,019 miles
    Test number
    670408533631
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic cover pipes corroded in fixings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,232 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    295127623331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    130147776604
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail39,983 miles (+4,050)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,983 miles
    Test number
    375808733161
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass35,933 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,933 miles
    Test number
    146152984473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,951 miles (+3,014)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    370848882457
    • MinorHorn not working properly sticks on (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lid release switch not working, key used to open

  10. Pass27,937 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    728555034762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass24,222 miles (+3,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    261514947276
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass20,778 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,778 miles
    Test number
    960723842689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,377 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,377 miles
    Test number
    495454016246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail17,373 miles (+3,595)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,373 miles
    Test number
    760167562176
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass13,778 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    13,778 miles
    Test number
    629034434247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail13,776 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,776 miles
    Test number
    356571634253
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Inner 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about L40 LUG

Does L40 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LUG is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LUG?
The MOT on L40 LUG is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LUG done?
L40 LUG was recorded at 49,708 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has L40 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LUG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 LUG 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 L40 LUG find?
L40 LUG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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