2005 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · RA05 LZN
2005 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 167,917 miles. MOT valid until 04 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA05 LZN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 167,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA05 LZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Porsche Cayenne (RA05 LZN) between July 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
RA05 LZN Mileage History
- 26/07/200837,014 mi
- 28/07/200837,028 mi+14 mi
- 16/09/200837,853 mi+825 mi
- 09/06/200946,030 mi+8,177 mi
- 07/06/201057,127 mi+11,097 mi
- 05/04/201165,456 mi+8,329 mi
- 27/04/201272,302 mi+6,846 mi
- 27/11/201275,070 mi+2,768 mi
- 12/12/201384,037 mi+8,967 mi
- 29/01/201484,812 mi+775 mi
- 29/01/201484,812 mi
- 21/01/201592,566 mi+7,754 mi
- 24/01/201592,566 mi
- 27/01/201699,466 mi+6,900 mi
- 30/01/2017106,371 mi+6,905 mi
- 30/01/2017106,371 mi
- 29/11/2017113,192 mi+6,821 mi
- 14/11/2018122,684 mi+9,492 mi
- 15/11/2019124,970 mi+2,286 mi
- 07/11/2020136,232 mi+11,262 mi
- 06/11/2021145,014 mi+8,782 mi
- 23/01/2023146,055 mi+1,041 mi
- 01/02/2023146,055 mi
- 02/02/2024147,818 mi+1,763 mi
- 02/10/2025157,431 mi+9,613 mi
- 05/10/2026167,917 mi+10,486 mi
- 06/10/2026167,917 mi
Average of roughly 7,194 miles per year across 27 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: Average
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