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LK03 VAE

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VAE
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,432 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin splitting at seam

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 101,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin splitting at seam

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear silencers corroding at seams

Fail 28 Jan 2025 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear silencers corroding at seams

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,046 miles

Rear exhaust box seams corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,049 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 94,682 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 91,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 88,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,120 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,120 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,854 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Oil level low

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,901 miles

tyres slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,718 miles

discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,105 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,890 miles

all four tyres worn close too limit

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,477 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 46,477 miles

Centre Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2008 43,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,777 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 20,207 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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LK03 VAE is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK03 VAE, 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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What year was LK03 VAE registered?

LK03 VAE is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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