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BU53 LDO

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Silver Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LDO
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,156 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 127,275 miles

Offside 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 nsr (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 127,270 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 nsr (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,950 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 120,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 120,892 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,901 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,026 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 106,997 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank straps corroded

under shield fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,820 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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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BU53 LDO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Silver with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU53 LDO, 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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BU53 LDO is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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