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DSM 28M

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSM 28M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,415 miles

Front front number plate in front window

Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 128,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 127,016 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.55mm

Offside Front tyre 2.73mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake discs are wearing thin

Nearside Rear brake disc is wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc is wearing thin

Offside Rear brake disc wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2015 107,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged return line ferrule split (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to the cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge through to the cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake discs are wearing thin

Nearside Rear brake disc is wearing thin

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc is wearing thin

Offside Rear brake disc wearing thin

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine compartment lid release switch insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine compartment lid release switch insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 90,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 90,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,732 miles

one of the o/s/r side lights not working

rad cap leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

one of the o/s/r side lights not working

rad cap leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

rear discs in very poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 55,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,683 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,633 miles

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

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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DSM 28M is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DSM 28M, 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 DSM 28M registered?

DSM 28M is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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