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SN51 LOR

2003 Porsche Boxster

Yellow Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,401 mi
Last recorded106,401 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Boxster58,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LOR
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,401 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nut not tighted fully (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,656 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,698 miles

Offside door mirror loose

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 95,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 92,013 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 92,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Unable to test wiper blades as no water provided to screen

Pass 10 Jun 2020 89,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 89,200 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 85,413 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,949 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 78,574 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front & rear tyres deteriorated on edges

Front Corrosion on top mount

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 May 2017 78,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front & rear tyres deteriorated on edges

Front Corrosion on top mount

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,552 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,090 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,499 miles

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

front and rear pads are getting low

offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread

slight wear front and rear discs

Fail 3 Mar 2012 53,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front and rear pads are getting low

offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,436 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,124 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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SN51 LOR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster in Yellow with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 58,432 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 Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN51 LOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN51 LOR is a 2003 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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