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CN53 VLZ

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Grey Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VLZ
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,135 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,135 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,503 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 90,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has some sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,679 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 72,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 68,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 59,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,834 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,584 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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CN53 VLZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Grey with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 VLZ, 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 CN53 VLZ registered?

CN53 VLZ is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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