2004 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · LF54 AUC
2004 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 81,850 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF54 AUC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 81,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 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.
LF54 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Porsche Cayenne (LF54 AUC) between January 2008 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
LF54 AUC Mileage History
- 29/01/200811,135 mi
- 16/01/200912,692 mi+1,557 mi
- 04/01/201015,235 mi+2,543 mi
- 23/12/201017,546 mi+2,311 mi
- 05/01/201218,493 mi+947 mi
- 03/01/201320,421 mi+1,928 mi
- 30/01/201424,913 mi+4,492 mi
- 31/01/201424,913 mi
- 11/12/201538,608 mi+13,695 mi
- 14/11/201647,685 mi+9,077 mi
- 15/11/201756,826 mi+9,141 mi
- 13/11/201866,152 mi+9,326 mi
- 09/12/201971,016 mi+4,864 mi
- 09/12/201971,016 mi
- 09/12/202073,870 mi+2,854 mi
- 13/12/202178,112 mi+4,242 mi
- 02/12/202279,560 mi+1,448 mi
- 13/12/202279,562 mi+2 mi
- 17/11/202381,146 mi+1,584 mi
- 21/01/202581,850 mi+704 mi
Average of roughly 4,165 miles per year across 20 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
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- 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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