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WM53 LGJ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LGJ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,998 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 118,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 116,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 108,447 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,959 miles

light leval control n/s/r under car linkage broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,959 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light leval control n/s/r under car linkage broken

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,883 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW AND THE N/S HAS A LARGE DEEP GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 26 Jul 2008 60,883 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW AND THE N/S HAS A LARGE DEEP GOUGE IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,380 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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WM53 LGJ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM53 LGJ, 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 WM53 LGJ registered?

WM53 LGJ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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