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LX53 OXG

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,681 mi
Last recorded175,681 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 OXG
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,681 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 175,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 175,588 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 171,160 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 163,799 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 161,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 157,455 miles

General underbody components corroded

General suspension bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine ccovers and unddertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General underbody components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Front Brake hose persished

Pass 24 May 2017 89,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,833 miles

Lower oil leak

Lower undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,957 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,993 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,693 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,971 miles

Nearside rear tail pipe support clamp broken

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,442 miles

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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LX53 OXG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX53 OXG, 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 LX53 OXG registered?

LX53 OXG is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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