2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · LNJ 8
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 81,149 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LNJ 8 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 81,149 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.
LNJ 8 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 911 (LNJ 8) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LNJ 8 Mileage History
- 02/02/202372,462 mi
- 02/02/202372,462 mi
- 08/02/202475,249 mi+2,787 mi
- 04/02/202577,333 mi+2,084 mi
- 28/01/202681,149 mi+3,816 mi
Average of roughly 2,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche 911 (996)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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