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LKZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

160,485 mi
Last recorded160,485 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 156,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 148,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 142,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2020 142,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2018 135,982 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 135,950 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,022 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONTS (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 122,022 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH REAR ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONTS (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust manifold bolts (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top shock mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top shock mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side air con pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating rear (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,801 miles

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

both headlamps are cloudy

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers are corroded

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

both headlamps are cloudy

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2014 90,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,152 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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LKZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LKZ 996, 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 LKZ 996 registered?

LKZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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