2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · GX55 DBU
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 105,844 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX55 DBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 105,844 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.
GX55 DBU 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 (GX55 DBU) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX55 DBU Mileage History
- 24/06/202293,803 mi
- 08/06/202394,516 mi+713 mi
- 08/07/2024102,099 mi+7,583 mi
- 08/07/2024102,099 mi
- 02/07/2025105,844 mi+3,745 mi
Average of roughly 3,983 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
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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