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R153 DEN

2003 Porsche 911

Grey Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,517 mi
Last recorded112,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 DEN
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 112,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 110,691 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 110,679 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount has collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount split has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,869 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,480 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,144 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2011 73,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,021 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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R153 DEN is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Grey with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R153 DEN, 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 R153 DEN registered?

R153 DEN is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is R153 DEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 DEN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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