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LK53 BAO

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BAO
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 116,708 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2025 110,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,922 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 96,094 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,341 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,194 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,197 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 62,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,953 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,131 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,136 miles

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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LK53 BAO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK53 BAO, 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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What year was LK53 BAO registered?

LK53 BAO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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