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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L7 DSDMOT history

L7 DSD is a silver petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

L7 DSD silver Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
99,668 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DSD was last recorded at 99,668 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,472 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,668 miles
  • 2024 – 99,472 miles
  • 2023 – 99,280 miles
  • 2021 – 98,670 miles
  • 2018 – 98,164 miles
  • 2017 – 96,980 miles
  • 2016 – 94,752 miles
  • 2015 – 93,386 miles
  • 2014 – 89,866 miles
  • 2013 – 89,630 miles
  • 2012 – 89,581 miles
  • 2011 – 89,539 miles
  • 2010 – 89,402 miles
  • 2009 – 89,384 miles
  • 2008 – 87,893 miles
  • 2007 – 87,256 miles
  • 2006 – 84,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,668 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspectionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Hand brake just meets limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,668 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,668 miles
    Test number
    587883543197
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  2. Pass99,472 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    608288677479
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

  3. Pass99,280 miles (+610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,280 miles
    Test number
    423282446133
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

  4. Pass98,670 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    732092214936
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets limits

  5. Fail98,666 miles (+135)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    850956118803
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/under seal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets limits

  6. Fail98,531 miles (+367)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    759793720072
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security forward sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,164 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,164 miles
    Test number
    607100690753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,980 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,980 miles
    Test number
    768081672944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,752 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,752 miles
    Test number
    376414421154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,386 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    219037275167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    226955674161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail89,866 miles (+236)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    525244974101
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass89,630 miles (+49)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    606351073164
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass89,581 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,581 miles
    Test number
    969198682055
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,539 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    878473831061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,402 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    320128110079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,384 miles (+1,491)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,384 miles
    Test number
    284999019236
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

  18. Pass87,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    192007578146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,893 miles (+637)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    931377658191
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,256 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    87,256 miles
    Test number
    614866387108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail87,251 miles (+7)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,251 miles
    Test number
    254448177103
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail87,244 miles (+3,093)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,244 miles
    Test number
    783421077119
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass84,151 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,151 miles
    Test number
    394878676129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak

Questions about L7 DSD

Does L7 DSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 DSD expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 DSD?
The MOT on L7 DSD expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 DSD done?
L7 DSD was recorded at 99,668 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 826 miles a year.
Has L7 DSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DSD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 DSD 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 L7 DSD find?
L7 DSD passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection.

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