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LJ53 AWR

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,311 mi
Last recorded119,311 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 AWR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 295/30r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/30r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 116,569 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 116,135 miles

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

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

clutch feed pipe corroded

coolant low

Fail 13 May 2024 116,122 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch feed pipe corroded

coolant low

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S worn on inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,913 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 110,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit on inner edge, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,415 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

upper covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 82,311 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,864 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,501 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,907 miles

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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LJ53 AWR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LJ53 AWR, 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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LJ53 AWR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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