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538 GLR

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,138 mi
Last recorded70,138 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration538 GLR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,138 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internally. Shock absorber is noisy. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 64,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,286 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Some cracking in tread on offside front tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2015 54,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Some cracking in tread on offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,653 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,653 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,906 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,271 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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538 GLR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 538 GLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 538 GLR registered?

538 GLR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is 538 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 538 GLR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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