2003 Porsche 911 3.6L Petrol · LX53 GFV
2003 Porsche 911 (3.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 62,772 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE 911
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX53 GFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 62,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LX53 GFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Porsche 911 (LX53 GFV) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX53 GFV Mileage History
- 18/03/202262,691 mi
- 18/03/202262,691 mi
- 08/07/202462,772 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- IMS Bearing FailureSerious
Early M96 engines can suffer intermediate shaft bearing failure, leading to major internal damage.
- Cylinder Bore ScoringSerious
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- Rear Main Seal Oil LeakModerate
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