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HL03 BDL

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,316 mi
Last recorded81,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 BDL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,835 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 80,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 79,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,953 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 78,951 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,086 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,069 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,752 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,072 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2012 46,178 miles

Has 2 cuts to outer wall in the rim protector

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,077 miles

nsr tyre has cuts in outer wall,in the rim protector

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,036 miles

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Mar 2010 34,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,552 miles

Front number plate cracked but not yet faded the letter

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 21,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,912 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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HL03 BDL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HL03 BDL, 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 HL03 BDL registered?

HL03 BDL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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