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NK53 LJA

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LJA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 81,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,508 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,318 miles

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,924 miles

Both front shock absorber spindles starting to corrode

NSF shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

NSR exhaust silencer leaking

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,459 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 70,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box leaking

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,279 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 68,135 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,379 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion of brake pipes.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,732 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust clamps slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,346 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,345 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn edges perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,891 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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NK53 LJA is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NK53 LJA, 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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NK53 LJA is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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