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LK53 LWF

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LWF
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2026 160,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Bonnet cannot be closed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Inner and outer faces corroded to excess (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Inner and outer faces corroded to excess (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Booster Fault Warning Illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise: Both inner and outer brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded heavily

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Strong Advise (0.1 (b))

Strong Advise: Corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Strong Advise: Heavy corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 7 Jun 2023 159,778 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2022 157,791 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 157,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 152,665 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 133,639 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 133,637 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad wear light on

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,055 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,207 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 98,558 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 92,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,027 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 41,027 miles

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

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 LWF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

LK53 LWF is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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