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SV53 GXE

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,126 mi
Last recorded156,126 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GXE
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 156,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 149,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe

Pass 26 Aug 2022 127,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 127,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,553 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to design of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front subframe mountings worn

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 105,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe mountings worn

fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose clip missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 13 Oct 2016 94,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,386 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 83,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,373 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 76,370 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,979 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers wiper starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2007 24,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2007 24,492 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,734 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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SV53 GXE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SV53 GXE, 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 SV53 GXE registered?

SV53 GXE is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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