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Porsche Boxster

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 3,179 cc

L40 PORMOT history

L40 POR is a grey petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L40 POR grey Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,657 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 POR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 POR was last recorded at 58,657 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,059 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,598 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,657 miles
  • 2025 – 56,059 miles
  • 2024 – 55,869 miles
  • 2023 – 55,533 miles
  • 2022 – 55,492 miles
  • 2021 – 55,465 miles
  • 2020 – 55,363 miles
  • 2019 – 55,281 miles
  • 2018 – 55,230 miles
  • 2017 – 54,797 miles
  • 2016 – 42,316 miles
  • 2015 – 39,206 miles
  • 2014 – 38,485 miles
  • 2013 – 37,386 miles
  • 2012 – 34,940 miles
  • 2011 – 32,154 miles
  • 2010 – 24,053 miles
  • 2009 – 19,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,657 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,657 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    524044435311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,059 miles (+190)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    579744496694
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass55,869 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,869 miles
    Test number
    591575003797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass55,533 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    859020929626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass55,492 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    672942261371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass55,465 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    951210063700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,462 miles (+99)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    892201983677
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass55,363 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    315247029399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk taken out of side wall but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass55,281 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,281 miles
    Test number
    174535988262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded on inner edge
  10. Pass55,230 miles (+433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    641426976711
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both inner rack arm joints (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have age related cracks between treads
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
  11. Pass54,797 miles (+12,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    644088565497
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  12. Pass42,316 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    324112628197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,206 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    316883835168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,485 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    276834174484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,386 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,386 miles
    Test number
    136808663164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,940 miles (+2,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,940 miles
    Test number
    187978432119
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass32,154 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    239165941406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,832 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    599489541097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,053 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,053 miles
    Test number
    172573950492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,763 miles
    Test number
    912356479037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 POR

Does L40 POR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 POR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 POR?
The MOT on L40 POR is valid until 24 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 POR done?
L40 POR was recorded at 58,657 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has L40 POR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 POR has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 POR 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 POR find?
L40 POR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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