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RL52 RWL

2003 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 RWL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,139 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Alloy has been welded, the weld is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,022 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,837 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet struts defective

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight wiper damage offside (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,380 miles

bonnet gas struts weak

both front brake pipes from front hoses to calipers corroded

both rear tyres wearing on the outer section of tread

brake pipes front to rear corroding

fuel cap seal deteriorating

minor perishing in both front brake flexis

play in O/S/R anti roll bar d bush

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

slight play in O/S/R lower (rear most) suspension arm ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,643 miles

N/S/F brake flexi starting to perishing

O/S/R anti roll bar d bush has play

both front anti roll bar drop links dust covers perishing

both front brake pipes from hoses to calipers starting to corrode

front brake pads worn over half way

fuel cap seal perishing

minor play in O/S/F wheel bearing

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,641 miles

Emissions not tested (due to exhaust leak) (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (pipe from rear box on O/S broken) (7.1.2)

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

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

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

N/S/F brake flexi starting to perishing

O/S/R anti roll bar d bush has play

bonnet gas struts weak advise replacements

both front anti roll bar drop links dust covers perishing

both front brake pipes from hoses to calipers starting to corrode

front brake pads worn over half way

fuel cap seal perishing

minor play in O/S/F wheel bearing

oil level and coolant level on min

slight play in O/S inner steering rack joint

wiper clear water from screen but leave slightly smeary

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland minor (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush knocking when driven (2.4.G.2)

slight creak from front suspension unable to determine cause possible strut mounting

wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,518 miles

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres very poor on inner edges, advise replacement and x4 wheel align

both front wiper blades poor, advise replacement

both rear park cables just starting to split on outer conduits @ back plate, advise new in 24 months

Fail 9 Oct 2015 944,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/zr18 potenza s-02a (4.1.E.1)

bonnet struts weak

both front tyres very poor on inner edges, advise replacement and x4 wheel align

both front wiper blades poor, advise replacement

both rear park cables just starting to split on outer conduits @ back plate, advise new in 24 months

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,398 miles

o/s and n/s exhaust manifold retaining bolts corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,007 miles

n/s/r tyre very slight on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre very slight on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 82,423 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,691 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front and rear brake discs showing some wear

front and rear n/o plates 3D type still read ok from distance

full under tray fitted making steering/suspension more difficult to inspect

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,475 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,783 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,250 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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RL52 RWL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL52 RWL, 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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RL52 RWL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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