2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · A4 LMK
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 126,861 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 LMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 126,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A4 LMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche Cayenne (A4 LMK) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative no switch (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
A4 LMK Mileage History
- 26/11/2022124,987 mi
- 08/06/2024126,050 mi+1,063 mi
- 08/06/2024126,050 mi
- 06/11/2025126,843 mi+793 mi
- 08/11/2025126,861 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Cayenne (955/957)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Plastic Coolant Pipe Failure (955 V8)Serious
The original plastic pipes under the intake manifold fail and leak coolant onto the starter motor.
- Bore Scoring (4.5 V8)Serious
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- Driveshaft Carrier Bearing FailureModerate
The centre support bearing on the cardan shaft fails, causing a thumping noise under the centre console. A near-certain failure point on all 955/957 models.
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