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LX53 CWG

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CWG
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 87,059 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 85,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (x2) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 80,776 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive 2 minor coolant leaks evident (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive ac leak from front to rear pipes which are also insecure and have impact damage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various pipes in system (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Casing is also corroded (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,604 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,477 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 59,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside rear tyress heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,748 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,285 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,751 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,019 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,908 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

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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LX53 CWG is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX53 CWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX53 CWG registered?

LX53 CWG is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LX53 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 CWG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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