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RX53 WJK

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

165,538 mi
Last recorded165,538 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WJK
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 165,538 miles

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 165,538 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 158,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel Tank Straps Corroded X2

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,186 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,356 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corrodede

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody & Engine Covers Fitted

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,095 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody & Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,551 miles

Corrosion Fuel Tank Straps

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

Nearside Front Brake Slight Bind

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,958 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 125,956 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,387 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,626 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 104,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,078 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,530 miles

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 WJK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WJK, 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 WJK registered?

RX53 WJK is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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