2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · RX53 WKU
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 76,523 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 WKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 76,523 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.
RX53 WKU 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 Cayenne (RX53 WKU) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX53 WKU Mileage History
- 08/06/202261,416 mi
- 07/06/202366,028 mi+4,612 mi
- 13/06/202469,578 mi+3,550 mi
- 06/08/202469,629 mi+51 mi
- 01/08/202576,523 mi+6,894 mi
Average of roughly 4,798 miles per year across 5 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
Catastrophic wear to the cylinder liners, most common on early 4.5L V8 engines.
- 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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