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MB53 POR

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,217 mi
Last recorded74,217 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 POR
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 74,217 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,695 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,575 miles

Hand-brake only 18% efficiency

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,638 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 56,631 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,514 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 56,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking but no cords or wires exposed

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking but no cords or wires exposed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,572 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has a temporary puncture repair

all tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2015 46,941 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs starting to wear

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,908 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

general corrosion on underside metal components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn

nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked-child seat fitted

offside front track control arm ball joint worn

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,839 miles

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

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

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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MB53 POR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MB53 POR, 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 MB53 POR registered?

MB53 POR is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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