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DGZ 6498

2003 Porsche Cayenne

Blue Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

180,827 mi
Last recorded180,827 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Porsche Cayenne81,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 6498
MakePorsche
ModelCayenne
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 180,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 177,943 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 177,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2023 177,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 May 2022 173,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 170,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 168,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 168,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 162,031 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 157,968 miles

eml on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 157,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,971 miles

Engine light on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2016 153,971 miles

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,090 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 150,090 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 150,090 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 141,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 141,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 128,167 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 25 Oct 2013 128,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managemaent light on

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,806 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,806 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2011 106,853 miles

slight play n/s/r droplink

very small bulges on o/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2011 106,853 miles

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

slight play n/s/r droplink

very small bulges on o/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2009 75,968 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,968 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,319 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,156 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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DGZ 6498 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne in Blue with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 DGZ 6498, 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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DGZ 6498 is a 2003 Porsche Cayenne, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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