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LK03 VBM

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,025 mi
Last recorded96,025 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VBM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2025 96,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2024 94,751 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,750 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front both front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 93,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 93,771 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy and the projected beam image is weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,106 miles

Both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust sleeve clamp bolts in very poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,104 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight outer lenses slightly deteriorated

Exhaust sleeve clamp bolts in very poor condition

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,613 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,118 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 38,032 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

damage to pipes on underside of vehicle o/s benieth driver seat.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 38,032 miles

damage to pipes on underside of vehicle o/s benieth driver seat.

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 VBM is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

LK03 VBM is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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