2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · B8 ROD
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 199,727 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B8 ROD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 199,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B8 ROD 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 2005 Porsche Cayenne (B8 ROD) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B8 ROD Mileage History
- 22/02/2023177,733 mi
- 25/01/2024184,165 mi+6,432 mi
- 30/01/2024184,171 mi+6 mi
- 29/01/2025193,793 mi+9,622 mi
- 19/02/2026199,727 mi+5,934 mi
Average of roughly 7,349 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- 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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