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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,687 cc

L77 DVDMOT history

L77 DVD is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 12 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L77 DVD black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,933 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,687 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DVD was last recorded at 86,933 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2011: 32,745 miles, lower than 326,345 miles on 30 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,385 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
548 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,933 miles
  • 2025 – 86,385 miles
  • 2024 – 85,317 miles
  • 2023 – 84,060 miles
  • 2022 – 83,047 miles
  • 2021 – 82,718 miles
  • 2019 – 80,201 miles
  • 2018 – 78,694 miles
  • 2017 – 76,273 miles
  • 2016 – 74,104 miles
  • 2015 – 70,854 miles
  • 2014 – 65,622 miles
  • 2013 – 52,681 miles
  • 2012 – 43,960 miles
  • 2011 – 32,745 miles
  • 2010 – 21,172 miles
  • 2009 – 16,394 miles
  • 2008 – 13,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,933 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    569917193433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Fail86,933 miles (+548)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    247849124658
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass86,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    867944347266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,385 miles (+1,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,385 miles
    Test number
    589891062682
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass85,317 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,317 miles
    Test number
    145402154745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,060 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,060 miles
    Test number
    673625058022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,047 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    979352251047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,718 miles (+76)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    905589146623
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces
  9. Fail82,642 miles (+2,441)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,642 miles
    Test number
    629387524707
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass80,201 miles (+1,507)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    718819071101
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass78,694 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    924176326211
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  12. Fail78,689 miles (+2,416)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    370084694023
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips at n/s underbody tray (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  13. Pass76,273 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    539990323049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside
  14. Fail76,269 miles (+2,165)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    963663045396
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside
  15. Pass74,104 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,104 miles
    Test number
    258088001198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail74,077 miles (+3,223)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    617444281025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass70,854 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    608110245069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,622 miles (+266)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,622 miles
    Test number
    288284164081
    • NoteLeft hand front brake disc inner surface slightly corroded
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen
    • NoteWear on edges of right hand front tyre and near legal limit 3mm
  19. Fail65,356 miles (+258)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    139982554011
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteLeft hand front brake disc inner surface slightly corroded
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen
    • NoteWear on edges of right hand front tyre and near legal limit 3mm
  20. Fail65,098 miles (+12,417)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,098 miles
    Test number
    568647034050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs scorred
  21. Pass52,681 miles (+8,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    858500873004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass43,960 miles (+11,215)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    155483472090
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  23. Pass32,745 miles (-293,600)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,745 miles
    Test number
    386707521119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail326,345 miles (+305,173)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,345 miles
    Test number
    696930621103
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass21,172 miles (+4,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,172 miles
    Test number
    983598290001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass16,394 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,394 miles
    Test number
    243675609150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail16,392 miles (+3,219)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,392 miles
    Test number
    421304309110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass13,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,173 miles
    Test number
    151076318141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L77 DVD

Does L77 DVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DVD is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 DVD?
The MOT on L77 DVD is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DVD done?
L77 DVD was recorded at 86,933 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has L77 DVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DVD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 DVD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L77 DVD find?
L77 DVD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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