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MR51 UUS

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Lpg 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,383 mi
Last recorded138,383 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 UUS
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 138,383 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 138,383 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,020 miles

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F AND O/S/F WINGS SLIGHLTY CORRODED

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 135,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective and leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,893 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside brake pipes attached to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to offside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 133,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 133,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All rear exhaust joints have minor blows (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 131,828 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint has exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 128,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 joints in centre of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 joints to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 joints in centre of vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 121,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,347 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,583 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection impossible

slight corrossion both front caliper brake pipes

slight damage to offside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,550 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,000 miles

rear brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,174 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,174 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,090 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,151 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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MR51 UUS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MR51 UUS, 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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MR51 UUS is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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