2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · 3 CDJ
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 59,401 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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3 CDJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 59,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
3 CDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (3 CDJ) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded full front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))”.
3 CDJ Mileage History
- 06/11/202158,834 mi
- 13/10/202359,330 mi+496 mi
- 07/11/202459,401 mi+71 mi
- 19/11/202459,401 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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