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LF53 ZDE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,656 mi
Last recorded104,656 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on front suspension components

surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,578 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,151 miles

Offside Outer DOOR MIRROR GLASS REPLACED TO SMALLER ONE. NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,849 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 65,295 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,376 miles

both rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyre valves cracking

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 43,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,792 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,689 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,803 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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LF53 ZDE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZDE, 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 ZDE registered?

LF53 ZDE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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