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AR03 RDR

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,840 mi
Last recorded59,840 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 RDR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,840 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 59,837 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 58,784 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 57,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 57,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 55,709 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 May 2018 54,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,384 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,713 miles

Offside under body floor guard fitted

both rear exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 51,580 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 51,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,040 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 47,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,598 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 41,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,527 miles

possible gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 29,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,686 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY GOING OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE 285/30ZR18 BRIDGE/S

O/S/F + N/S/F TYRE 3MM 225/40ZR18 MICH

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,932 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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AR03 RDR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR03 RDR, 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 AR03 RDR registered?

AR03 RDR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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