2007 Porsche Boxster 3.4L Petrol · LA57 LEA
2007 Porsche Boxster (3.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 50,708 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE BOXSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA57 LEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 50,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA57 LEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Porsche Boxster (LA57 LEA) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
LA57 LEA Mileage History
- 03/05/202235,282 mi
- 09/05/202338,223 mi+2,941 mi
- 02/05/202440,173 mi+1,950 mi
- 02/03/202650,708 mi+10,535 mi
- 04/03/202650,708 mi
Average of roughly 4,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Boxster / Cayman (987)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Bore Scoring (987.1)Serious
3.2 and 3.4 engines are at risk, requiring expensive specialist rebuilds.
- Radiator / Condenser CorrosionModerate
Front intakes collect leaves and road salt, rotting the cooling components.
- IMS Bearing (987.1)Serious
The intermediate shaft bearing on early 987.1 models (2005-2008) shares the same risk as the 996/997.1. The 987.2 (2009+) eliminated the IMS bearing entirely.
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