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LDZ 997

2005 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3824cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Porsche 91149,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDZ 997
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,824cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 83,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 74,469 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,447 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 64,775 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in shock absorber

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 61,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 59,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,580 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 56,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,912 miles

offside rear tyre has slight damage toouter sidewall

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

unable to check fully front suspension vehicle fitted with undertray

Fail 12 Oct 2010 22,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has slight damage toouter sidewall

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

unable to check fully front suspension vehicle fitted with undertray

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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LDZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,824cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 49,844 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 LDZ 997, 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 21 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LDZ 997 registered?

LDZ 997 is a 2005 Porsche 911, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is LDZ 997 safe to buy?

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