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LJ53 AWA

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,028 mi
Last recorded125,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 AWA
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 125,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 121,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light chipped. limit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 121,842 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light chipped. limit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 121,532 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 121,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 119,562 miles

Front brake discs are slightly ridged

Rear brake discs are slighty ridged

Pass 28 Apr 2018 117,469 miles

under cover fitted some component can not checked

Pass 6 May 2017 115,649 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,132 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 94,836 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/worn

N/S front tyre damaged

N/S rear tyre damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,836 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/worn

N/S front tyre damaged

N/S rear tyre damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,098 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 76,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,078 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seatbelt stalk cover missing - still operates

Fail 13 Aug 2008 67,077 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre seatbelt stalk cover missing - still operates

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,227 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LJ53 AWA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ53 AWA, 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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LJ53 AWA is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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