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LF03 DYS

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DYS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to central forward pipe and near front flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic headlamp lens' fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 81,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,916 miles

floor covers fitted

n/s dip on lower min mark

Pass 30 Aug 2022 77,708 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,683 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both silencers have holes in them (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs white in color (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has a blister (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x n/s/f and o/s/f but also coated with grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and 2x n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

INDICATORS DO NOT SELF CANCEL ADVISE FIXING FOR SAFETY

exhaust system deteriorated

floor covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,188 miles

Headlamp aim not tested unable to see both due to condition of headlights (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and 2x n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

INDICATORS DO NOT SELF CANCEL ADVISE FIXING FOR SAFETY

exhaust system deteriorated

floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,168 miles

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

floor covers fitted

top exhaust clamps starting to corrode and exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracked/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested also lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,483 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

exhaust sleeves corroded very thin

plastic covers fitted on floor

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

exhaust sleeves corroded very thin

plastic covers fitted on floor

Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,153 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust trims rattle but still secure

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,395 miles

belly pan and floor covers fitted

both front indicators starting to deteriorate in colour

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,799 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s dip on max mark

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust nuts/bolts corroded but still secure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust nuts/bolts corroded but still secure

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,189 miles

n/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,694 miles

bellypan and floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,629 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2009 43,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,664 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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LF03 DYS is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF03 DYS, 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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LF03 DYS is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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