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SP53 LSP

2003 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,261 mi
Last recorded71,261 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche 91156,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LSP
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 71,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 67,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear boxes corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges

Both sides silencer seams corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges

Both sides silencer seams corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,050 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,238 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,238 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,803 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres have low tread (1mm) on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,852 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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SP53 LSP is a 2003 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP53 LSP, 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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What year was SP53 LSP registered?

SP53 LSP is a 2003 Porsche 911, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SP53 LSP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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