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LF03 VSE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Diesel 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,306 mi
Last recorded144,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VSE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 144,306 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 143,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 142,503 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 139,624 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 137,890 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 10 Jun 2020 135,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 135,872 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cornering light inop

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 132,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,984 miles

Front brake flexis perished

Fail 11 Jun 2018 127,984 miles

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

Front brake flexis perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 122,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,725 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,055 miles

rear outer brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,466 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 93,991 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,991 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,408 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 84,090 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Nov 2008 65,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,202 miles

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

advise both front tyres getting low

advise condensation off side rear light unit

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,639 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,651 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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LF03 VSE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF03 VSE, 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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What year was LF03 VSE registered?

LF03 VSE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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