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Porsche Boxster

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

L5 LXGMOT history

L5 LXG is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 11 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L5 LXG silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,668 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LXG was last recorded at 115,668 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,758 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,910 miles
Average per year
4,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,668 miles
  • 2025 – 113,758 miles
  • 2024 – 111,916 miles
  • 2023 – 109,362 miles
  • 2022 – 105,994 miles
  • 2021 – 100,414 miles
  • 2020 – 95,556 miles
  • 2019 – 90,759 miles
  • 2018 – 87,565 miles
  • 2017 – 85,423 miles
  • 2016 – 82,041 miles
  • 2015 – 78,246 miles
  • 2014 – 74,056 miles
  • 2013 – 67,907 miles
  • 2012 – 61,860 miles
  • 2011 – 60,214 miles
  • 2010 – 56,651 miles
  • 2009 – 47,010 miles
  • 2008 – 42,399 miles
  • 2007 – 41,865 miles
  • 2006 – 34,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,668 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,668 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,668 miles
    Test number
    405576600658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    836449969185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,758 miles (+1,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,758 miles
    Test number
    128951614171
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass111,916 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,916 miles
    Test number
    222621275432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,362 miles (+3,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    887500064833
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (both offside and nearside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both offside and nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    184478530987
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both offside and nearside detected on shaker plates)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (both offside and nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to retaining clamp not affecting exhaust emissions) (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail105,994 miles (+5,580)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    680223628698
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (central blade rubber split) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both offside and nearside detected on shaker plates)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (both offside and nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (close to retaining clamp not affecting exhaust emissions) (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass100,414 miles (+4,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,414 miles
    Test number
    775675469002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (close to brake flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass95,556 miles (+4,797)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    716069123953
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass90,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    277667512472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,754 miles (+3,189)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,754 miles
    Test number
    381273079781
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main feed front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap seal perished heavily no longer seals (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,565 miles (+2,142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    802348492592
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass85,423 miles (+3,382)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    469731096205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass82,041 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    967334930545
    • 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 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. Fail82,041 miles (+3,795)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,041 miles
    Test number
    344405473941
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 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)

  16. Pass78,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    345063235188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail78,246 miles (+4,190)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,246 miles
    Test number
    659953335167
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass74,056 miles (+6,149)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    317085134110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass67,907 miles (+6,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    537480333129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass61,860 miles (+1,646)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    825302122144
    • NoteIgnition switch faulty may affect opperation of lights
    • NoteNsf tyre spliting in tread advise replacement 225 40 18
    • NoteNsr tyre tread low 265 35 18
    • NoteOsf tyre spliting in tread advise replacement 225 40 18
    • NoteParking brake efficiency uneven
    • NoteSurface corrosion rear brake inner discs

  21. Pass60,214 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    217923921475
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded inner face

  22. Fail60,214 miles (+3,563)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    536233021113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded inner face

  23. Pass56,651 miles (+9,641)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    291454130432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,010 miles (+4,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    230248339488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass42,399 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,399 miles
    Test number
    861155608329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,865 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    344079897272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,747 miles
    Test number
    391099086241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LXG

Does L5 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LXG is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LXG?
The MOT on L5 LXG is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LXG done?
L5 LXG was recorded at 115,668 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
Has L5 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LXG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 LXG 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 L5 LXG find?
L5 LXG passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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