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DSO 4R

2005 Porsche Cayenne

Black Lpg 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche Cayenne82,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSO 4R
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 146,888 miles

Fuel cap seal starts to perish

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2026 146,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starts to perish

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,497 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2025 146,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,128 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 146,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 143,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 134,753 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Inner Main beam lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 131,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 125,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 125,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 115,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,552 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,879 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,067 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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DSO 4R is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 82,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSO 4R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSO 4R registered?

DSO 4R is a 2005 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is DSO 4R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSO 4R shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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