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MX03 XDR

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,759 mi
Last recorded156,759 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XDR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 156,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 156,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 156,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed UNABLE TO HOLD FAST IDLE. LAMBDA READING TOO HIGH (EML ON BUT NOT A FAIL) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 156,731 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed UNABLE TO HOLD FAST IDLE. LAMBDA READING TOO HIGH (EML ON BUT NOT A FAIL) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,889 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 153,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,443 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,638 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 126,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount bush worn (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount bush worn (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,575 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 126,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear brake discs corroded on inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 109,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 97,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 84,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 65,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 37,257 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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MX03 XDR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 56,599 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 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 XDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX03 XDR registered?

MX03 XDR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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