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LX54 DFE

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,291 mi
Last recorded125,291 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 DFE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 125,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Seat insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level just above min mark

Fail 2 Jun 2021 121,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective could do with a polish up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level just above min mark

Pass 15 May 2020 118,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 118,413 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 112,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension fault light on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

suspension fault light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,204 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres slight wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,229 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,244 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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LX54 DFE is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 84,940 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 Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX54 DFE, 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 22 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX54 DFE registered?

LX54 DFE is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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