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RDZ 996

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 996
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,569cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,841 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,839 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,319 miles

All front and rear Brake Discs pitted and scored on inner faces.

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

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All front and rear Brake Discs pitted and scored on inner faces.

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

Offside rear Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2015 83,849 miles

Offside and nearside rear Brake Discs corroded and pitted on inner faces.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,739 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,739 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,146 miles

Front discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse lights innop

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2009 55,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,934 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RDZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RDZ 996, 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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RDZ 996 is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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