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LX54 DFU

2004 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,623 mi
Last recorded133,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Porsche Cayenne84,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 DFU
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 127,029 miles

Nearside Front fog light

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Fail 30 Jan 2024 127,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,846 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,718 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tail tail pipes has corroded clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2019 97,098 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tail tail pipes has corroded clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,260 miles

nearside rear exhaust bracket corroding away

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter splitting up

Fail 11 Jan 2018 92,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear exhaust bracket corroding away

offside front inner constant velocity gaiter splitting up

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,839 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 78,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,272 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,173 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,040 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,467 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 DFU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

LX54 DFU is a 2004 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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