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LF53 SWV

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,320 mi
Last recorded90,320 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SWV
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 90,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 90,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,180 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

N/S headlight washer inoperative

Fail 7 Nov 2020 89,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

N/S headlight washer inoperative

Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,228 miles

Brake booster fault displayed, no physical evidence of servo failure or malfunction.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 83,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,831 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,462 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 12 Aug 2016 74,430 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

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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LF53 SWV is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF53 SWV, 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 LF53 SWV registered?

LF53 SWV is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is LF53 SWV safe to buy?

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