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LK53 BBU

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 BBU
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,280 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,405 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,779 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,238 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,282 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,910 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc off side front outer split (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc near side outer missing inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 72,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,622 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside exhaust manifold screws corroded

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathered and slight cut outer bead

offside exhaust manifold screw missing

rear brake discs corroded

stone chips in wind screen

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,622 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake discs corroded

MAJOR FAULT IN ELECTRICS

nearside exhaust manifold screws corroded

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathered and slight cut outer bead

offside exhaust manifold screw missing

rear brake discs corroded

stone chips in wind screen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,873 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing abnormal. TRACKING CHECK RECOMMENDED.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,993 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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LK53 BBU is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK53 BBU, 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 LK53 BBU registered?

LK53 BBU is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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