2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · RY03 MWU
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 102,545 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY03 MWU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 102,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY03 MWU 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 2003 Porsche Cayenne (RY03 MWU) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
RY03 MWU Mileage History
- 31/10/200614,955 mi
- 31/10/200614,955 mi
- 03/08/200717,370 mi+2,415 mi
- 08/08/200717,371 mi+1 mi
- 30/12/200822,426 mi+5,055 mi
- 02/06/200923,899 mi+1,473 mi
- 02/06/200923,900 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/201027,496 mi+3,596 mi
- 12/08/201148,608 mi+21,112 mi
- 16/08/201148,608 mi
- 10/08/201256,730 mi+8,122 mi
- 10/08/201256,730 mi
- 08/08/201364,460 mi+7,730 mi
- 09/08/201364,461 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/201471,916 km
- 21/09/201580,241 mi
- 27/02/201767,253 mi-12,988 mi
- 27/02/201767,260 mi+7 mi
- 08/02/201878,995 mi+11,735 mi
- 08/02/201878,995 mi
- 25/05/201981,177 mi+2,182 mi
- 08/10/202082,162 mi+985 mi
- 06/10/202188,098 mi+5,936 mi
- 07/10/202294,449 mi+6,351 mi
- 12/10/202398,864 mi+4,415 mi
- 12/10/202398,864 mi
- 29/09/2026102,545 mi+3,681 mi
Average of roughly 4,399 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Good
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