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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,200 cc

LX53 CWEMOT history

LX53 CWE is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX53 CWE black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,485 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 CWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 CWE was last recorded at 101,485 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,106 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
2,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,485 miles
  • 2024 – 101,106 miles
  • 2023 – 97,677 miles
  • 2022 – 95,919 miles
  • 2021 – 95,179 miles
  • 2020 – 94,916 miles
  • 2019 – 94,131 miles
  • 2018 – 93,084 miles
  • 2017 – 91,529 miles
  • 2016 – 88,613 miles
  • 2015 – 85,433 miles
  • 2014 – 81,954 miles
  • 2013 – 74,857 miles
  • 2011 – 67,574 miles
  • 2010 – 64,103 miles
  • 2009 – 58,652 miles
  • 2008 – 55,539 miles
  • 2007 – 54,621 miles
  • 2006 – 46,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,485 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    674887708814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass101,106 miles (+3,429)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    891418666346
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and nearside rear exhaust clamps corroded through
  3. Pass97,677 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    807648733754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass95,919 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,919 miles
    Test number
    783650543942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,179 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,179 miles
    Test number
    271580021352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,916 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    217881178953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,131 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    797758693690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,084 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    124778134672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    767368708675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,529 miles (+2,916)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    516138202927
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass88,613 miles (+3,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    924611149849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge
  12. Pass85,433 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,433 miles
    Test number
    870455183951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,954 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    447816944441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,951 miles (+6,109)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    436162244411
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  15. Pass75,842 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    845650624002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,857 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,857 miles
    Test number
    285817283068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass67,574 miles (+3,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    235839431217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass64,103 miles (+5,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,103 miles
    Test number
    200542000359
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
  19. Pass58,652 miles (+3,113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,652 miles
    Test number
    872364899237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvis engine oil leak
  20. Pass55,539 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    414383418374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,621 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    422589107309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  22. Fail54,586 miles (+7,975)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    241306997292
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass46,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    142253146260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 CWE

Does LX53 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 CWE is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX53 CWE?
The MOT on LX53 CWE is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 CWE done?
LX53 CWE was recorded at 101,485 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,843 miles a year.
Has LX53 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 CWE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LX53 CWE 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 LX53 CWE find?
LX53 CWE passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through; offside rear exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded through.

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