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RX53 WHH

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WHH
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear cross member area corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2025 146,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear cross member area corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2022 124,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 111,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,931 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,121 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 80,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,167 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,136 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,882 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,851 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 4 Sep 2008 38,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,008 miles

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

How Reliable is the Porsche Cayenne?

Based on 388,697 MOT tests across 42,208 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,478
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
42,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,217
Headlamp aim too high 2,528
Registration plate lamp not working 1,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,711
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,701
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RX53 WHH is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Cayenne models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 81,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Cayenne fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX53 WHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Cayenne typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Cayenne is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX53 WHH registered?

RX53 WHH is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is RX53 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 WHH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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