2003 Porsche Cayenne 4.5L Petrol · SJ03 PBB
2003 Porsche Cayenne (4.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 122,620 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE CAYENNE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ03 PBB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
- 122,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ03 PBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Porsche Cayenne (SJ03 PBB) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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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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- 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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