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RX53 WPL

2003 Porsche 911

Black Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,079 mi
Last recorded53,079 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WPL
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 51,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 51,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,846 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,083 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 42,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 16 Feb 2016 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Feb 2016 40,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 37,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 35,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,669 miles

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint

Fail 7 Feb 2013 34,668 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Slight play in N/S steering arm joint

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,234 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,143 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,584 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,628 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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RX53 WPL is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Black with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX53 WPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 WPL registered?

RX53 WPL is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is RX53 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 WPL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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