2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · J99 CAY
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 170,175 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J99 CAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 170,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J99 CAY 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 (J99 CAY) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
J99 CAY Mileage History
- 16/02/2023158,621 mi
- 05/03/2024165,599 mi+6,978 mi
- 18/12/2024167,510 mi+1,911 mi
- 11/03/2026170,175 mi+2,665 mi
- 11/03/2026170,175 mi
Average of roughly 3,772 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
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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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