2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · LX55 CZB

This 2005 Porsche Cayenne passed its most recent MOT in December 2024 at 197,210 miles, but the test revealed a concerning cluster of wear advisories across brakes, tyres, and the drivetrain. The vehicle is now approaching 21 years old with mileage that averages roughly 9,400 miles per year—typical for its age and suggesting neither exceptional light use nor heavy commercial work, though the consistency masks what may have been periods of storage or intensive driving in between. The most serious immediate issue is the severely deteriorated offside front constant velocity boot, which has been flagged as a defect for at least two consecutive MOT cycles (November 2023 and December 2024). This is not a minor advisory; a failed CV boot allows grease to escape and moisture to enter the joint, leading to rapid wear and potential joint failure. If the joint seizes or breaks while driving, you lose power to that wheel and face a costly repair or breakdown. This defect should have been addressed after the 2023 test and its persistence suggests either neglect or a temporary repair that has failed again. Brake wear is accelerating. Both front inner brake pads were recorded as wearing thin in December 2024, and the front brake hoses have shown deterioration across multiple years (2022, 2023). While the hoses have not yet failed, the pattern indicates the braking system is under stress and may require more than just pad replacement—hose inspection and possible replacement should be part of any pre-purchase check. Tyre wear has become severe and uniform across all four wheels by the December 2024 test, with all four tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge.