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LK53 MGJ

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,019 mi
Last recorded126,019 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 MGJ
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 126,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,700 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,427 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bad connection in holder (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 117,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,414 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 80,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,859 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,859 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,966 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,350 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 MGJ is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LK53 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

LK53 MGJ is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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