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RL52 WNR

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WNR
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,724 miles

Both headlamp lenses weathered

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter insecure

Offside parking efficiency lower than Nearside

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (front most) arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 146,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp lenses weathered

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

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front shock absorber dust gaiter insecure

Offside parking efficiency lower than Nearside

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (front most) arm, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 145,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 145,518 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

eml on

headlamp level sensor loose on mounting

offside front shock absorber dustboot insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2024 143,046 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer splitting

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 143,032 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing washer splitting

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 137,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,521 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 134,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30 18Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30 18Y Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 96,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,108 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 77,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,864 miles

front discs slightly corroded.

limited inspection of underside due to protective covers fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

inside edge of all 4 brake discs poor condition not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,787 miles

inside edge of all 4 brake discs poor condition not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,697 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn low on the inner shoulder. And the tyre has a screw in it

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 WNR is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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