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LA03 MEU

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 MEU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 120,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,663 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged unable to check function with the correct clip as belt is jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in the centre of tyre does not appear to be leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2021 120,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged unable to check function with the correct clip as belt is jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in the centre of tyre does not appear to be leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

NSF fog light insecure but not testable

Oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Jul 2019 114,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not carried out due to insecure bonnet

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

NSF fog light insecure but not testable

OSF tyre worn heavily on edge

Oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,844 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear tyres low

Pass 13 May 2016 98,036 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 98,033 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,429 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2015 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pad sensor wires broken

Pass 31 May 2014 90,088 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 84,622 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine bay covered in plastic trim

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,578 miles

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)

unable to fully test brake ,steering , fuel systems and vehicle structure from top and bottom of engine bay due to trim`s fitted

unable to fully test inner and outer cill`s on both side`s due to trim`s fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,842 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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LA03 MEU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA03 MEU, 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 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA03 MEU is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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