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LF53 GVP

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,681 mi
Last recorded86,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 GVP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,681 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 81,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun-strip fitted on screen

Pass 8 Sep 2021 80,221 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))

sun strip fitted

under trays fitted from front to rear

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,148 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,890 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING AROUND HYDRAULIC HOSE CONNECTION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,890 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,862 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint loose (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs shows signs of getting hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,224 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 64,224 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 61,556 miles

both front brake discs have light surface cracks

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,516 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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,516 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,093 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,830 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,853 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,844 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

passenger sun visor can not be stowed away-this is not a reason for rejection.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 29,000 miles

front brake discs have heat cracks

knocking sound from vehicle on steering & braking

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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LF53 GVP is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF53 GVP, 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 LF53 GVP registered?

LF53 GVP is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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