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LK53 UEC

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

95,382 mi
Last recorded95,382 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,319 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 91,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,478 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,731 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,724 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,803 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear and corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working replace bulb and clean contacks light in poor condition (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,368 miles

o/s/f tyre not n3 rated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 64,292 miles

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

o/s/f tyre not n3 rated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,730 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,397 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,935 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,653 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,653 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 35,834 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 35,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,839 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,733 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,731 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,535 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 20,535 miles

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

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 UEC is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

LK53 UEC is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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