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L3 OBM

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 82,514 miles
Fail 18 May 2025 82,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 80,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 80,490 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 79,090 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On the nearside where its crosses over to the offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic undertrays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 11 May 2022 77,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 74,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 74,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 72,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,020 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,999 miles

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

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

Offside front worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,933 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn down yo 3mm

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

Offside front worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,978 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres bald on edge not cut as deep,low wear testable

rear tyres worn low on edges not cut as deep

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,323 miles

front tyres bald on edge not cut as deep,low wear testable

rear tyres worn low on edges not cut as deep

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,655 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 25,655 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L3 OBM is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L3 OBM, 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 L3 OBM registered?

L3 OBM is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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