2004 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Diesel · DC54 AEA

This Porsche Cayenne presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 5 June 2025 at 145,705 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting a vehicle that is maintained to a high standard or has undergone significant preventative refreshment. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a twenty-two year old vehicle. Between the May 2022 test at 137,122 miles and the June 2025 test at 145,705 miles, the car covered 8,583 miles over three years. This indicates relatively light usage in recent years, which reduces the immediate risk of rapid wear on drivetrain components but increases the need to check for seals drying out or battery degradation due to periods of inactivity. The record is unusually clean for a vehicle of this age. A single failure on 5 May 2022 was resolved within five days, though the record lists no specific defects for that failure, which is atypical. The absence of recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks suggests the previous owner addressed issues before the official tests. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and wheel arches for corrosion, as MOT testers often overlook minor structural rust that does not yet constitute a failure. Given the age and mileage, checking for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox is essential, as these common Cayenne faults often exist without triggering an MOT failure unless they cause significant fluid loss or emissions spikes.