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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,700 cc

L8 UODMOT history

L8 UOD is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L8 UOD blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
102,220 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UOD was last recorded at 102,220 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,090 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,130 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,220 miles
  • 2025 – 101,090 miles
  • 2024 – 97,975 miles
  • 2023 – 94,375 miles
  • 2022 – 92,545 miles
  • 2021 – 90,059 miles
  • 2020 – 89,159 miles
  • 2019 – 84,953 miles
  • 2018 – 78,876 miles
  • 2017 – 74,791 miles
  • 2016 – 70,342 miles
  • 2015 – 65,401 miles
  • 2014 – 60,080 miles
  • 2013 – 54,176 miles
  • 2012 – 49,119 miles
  • 2011 – 42,757 miles
  • 2010 – 36,210 miles
  • 2009 – 34,349 miles
  • 2008 – 32,036 miles
  • 2007 – 26,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,220 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire is broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracks in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps are slightly crazed
  • AdvisoryIndicator switch does not cancel correctlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at manifold to head o/side bank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play plus o/side drop links

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,220 miles (+1,130)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    102,220 miles
    Test number
    622528271410
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire is broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracks in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps are slightly crazed
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch does not cancel correctly

  2. Pass101,090 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    459656337831
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at manifold to head o/side bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracks in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIndicator switch does not cancel correctly

  3. Fail101,008 miles (+3,033)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    645913550484
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative will not stay on when switched to right hand turning (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps plus o/side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint at manifold to head o/side bank (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play plus o/side drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracks in them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,975 miles (+3,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    928268799792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,375 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,375 miles
    Test number
    450936470020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,545 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    880403002489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,059 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    162581587625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,159 miles (+4,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    511872473350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    816237154348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,950 miles (+6,074)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    503840929134
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,876 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    248358209403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,791 miles (+4,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,791 miles
    Test number
    967501601056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass70,342 miles (+4,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,342 miles
    Test number
    132220500308
    • 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)

  14. Pass65,401 miles (+5,321)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    717360275024
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,080 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    465923064076
    • NoteExhaust manifold nuts corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail60,080 miles (+5,904)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    719102864011
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust manifold nuts corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass54,176 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,176 miles
    Test number
    709603893025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,119 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    978692762015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,757 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    106497661491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,634 miles (+6,424)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    628353761032
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass36,210 miles (+1,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    612570550032
    • NoteComplete under body tray

  22. Pass34,349 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    652645869030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,036 miles (+5,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    973108988010
    • NoteAdvise some wear and corrosion to front discs

  24. Pass26,548 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    553138987098
    • NoteAdvise engine check lamp stays on

Questions about L8 UOD

Does L8 UOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UOD is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UOD?
The MOT on L8 UOD is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UOD done?
L8 UOD was recorded at 102,220 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has L8 UOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UOD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 UOD 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 L8 UOD find?
L8 UOD passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad wire is broken; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose is corroded, and 4 more.

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