2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · K31 CPH
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,209 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K31 CPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 148,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K31 CPH 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 (K31 CPH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K31 CPH Mileage History
- 06/09/2022122,822 mi
- 01/09/2023132,901 mi+10,079 mi
- 06/09/2024140,436 mi+7,535 mi
- 28/08/2025148,038 mi+7,602 mi
- 20/09/2025148,209 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 8,354 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
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