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LJ03 OJT

2003 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Carrera70,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 OJT
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,880 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 111,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 108,953 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 106,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,018 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 105,015 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 90,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,818 miles

Front bump stops perishing

Headlights need cleaning

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,083 miles

Under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 84,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,071 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,690 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,881 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 67,029 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2010 64,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 61,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2009 61,338 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 57,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 47,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,107 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 39,132 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 39,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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LJ03 OJT is a 2003 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 70,924 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 Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 OJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Carrera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 OJT registered?

LJ03 OJT is a 2003 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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