Porsche Boxster
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,179 cc
L40 MHDMOT history
L40 MHD is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 98,584 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MHD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- Boxster
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,179 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MHD was last recorded at 98,584 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,275 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,309 miles
- Average per year
- 3,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,584 miles
- 2025 – 97,275 miles
- 2024 – 96,931 miles
- 2023 – 96,484 miles
- 2022 – 94,774 miles
- 2020 – 93,589 miles
- 2019 – 92,219 miles
- 2017 – 90,803 miles
- 2016 – 84,823 miles
- 2015 – 77,309 miles
- 2014 – 73,137 miles
- 2013 – 65,352 miles
- 2012 – 62,919 miles
- 2011 – 58,682 miles
- 2010 – 52,621 miles
- 2009 – 45,544 miles
- 2008 – 36,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,584 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
N/s/f inner arch liner loose and rubbing tyre on lock to lock check
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,584 miles (+1,309)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 98,584 miles
- Test number
- 239297802235
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass97,275 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 97,275 miles
- Test number
- 618185414325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,931 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,931 miles
- Test number
- 715573026170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,484 miles (+1,710)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 96,484 miles
- Test number
- 519569018978
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,774 miles (+1,185)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 94,774 miles
- Test number
- 259686207791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,589 miles (+1,370)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 93,589 miles
- Test number
- 322425633682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,219 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 92,219 miles
- Test number
- 892361670633
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass90,803 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,803 miles
- Test number
- 260200598466
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner arch liner loose and rubbing tyre on lock to lock check
Fail90,794 miles (+281)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,794 miles
- Test number
- 127091448547
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner arch liner loose and rubbing tyre on lock to lock check
Fail90,513 miles (+5,690)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,513 miles
- Test number
- 920322355362
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,823 miles (+7,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 84,823 miles
- Test number
- 395871195790
- AdvisoryOsf tyre low on inner edge
Pass77,309 miles (+4,172)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,309 miles
- Test number
- 975916135112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass73,137 miles (+7,785)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,137 miles
- Test number
- 239820664448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- 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
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,352 miles (+2,433)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,352 miles
- Test number
- 135348753106
- NoteFront brake discs on insides.
Pass62,919 miles (+4,237)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 62,919 miles
- Test number
- 279005742439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteFront discs lipped/scored inner faces
- NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damage
Pass58,682 miles (+6,061)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 58,682 miles
- Test number
- 296470841461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,621 miles (+7,077)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 52,621 miles
- Test number
- 570679230166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,544 miles
- Test number
- 511302049100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,544 miles (+9,405)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,544 miles
- Test number
- 860492349139
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass36,139 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,139 miles
- Test number
- 883794348143
- 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)
Questions about L40 MHD
- Does L40 MHD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MHD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MHD?
- The MOT on L40 MHD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 MHD done?
- L40 MHD was recorded at 98,584 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,485 miles a year.
- Has L40 MHD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MHD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2017.
- Has the mileage on L40 MHD 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 MHD find?
- L40 MHD passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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