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SV03 ETZ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,228 mi
Last recorded116,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 ETZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake release lever insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,508 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,276 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,577 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,337 miles

Front & rear anti roll bars getting rusty.

Front Both front headlamp lens going cloudy.

Front Both front shock gatters starting to split.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rust patches on front axle. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both rear drive shafts corroded.

Rear Both rear shock gatters starting to split.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rust patches on rear axle. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s/f lower control arm rear bush has excessive play and seperated from bush. (2.4.G.2)

Front & rear anti roll bars getting rusty.

Front Both front headlamp lens going cloudy.

Front Both front shock gatters starting to split.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rust patches on front axle. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush O/s/f lower control arm has play in bush and starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear drive shafts corroded.

Rear Both rear shock gatters starting to split.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rust patches on rear axle. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,797 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,095 miles

offside + nearside tyres have cuts but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 21,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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SV03 ETZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV03 ETZ, 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 SV03 ETZ registered?

SV03 ETZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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