2004 Porsche Cayenne 3.2L Petrol · WU04 CZD

The most recent MOT, dated 18 March 2022 at 154,132 miles, shows a pass, but only after a clear pattern of neglect. That same day, a prior failure flagged a deteriorated offside front brake hose, inadequately clipped nearside brake pipe, heavily worn front discs and pads, an offside front tyre at the 1.6mm legal limit, and a parking brake with excessive travel. The vehicle has not been tested since, meaning its current roadworthiness is unverified for over four years. The maintenance trend is not improving; it is unresolved. A car that needed brake hoses, pads, discs, and a parking brake adjustment in March 2022 cannot be assumed safe to drive today without a thorough inspection. The mileage record raises serious questions. Between the January 2021 pass at 121,948 miles and the January 2022 failure at 150,879 miles, the Cayenne covered 28,931 miles in twelve months, a sharp jump from the roughly 7,000 miles per year typical for its age. Yet by March 2022 the odometer read 154,132 miles, and it has remained there ever since. The mileage has effectively been static for over four years as of today, 18 June 2026. This suggests either a long period of disuse, a replaced or disconnected instrument cluster, or a tampered record. A buyer must verify whether the mechanical condition supports the plausibility of that 2021–2022 spike and subsequent four-year freeze. The MOT history points to a vehicle that was run hard and then neglected. The January 2022 failure at 150,879 miles is particularly concerning: the offside rear coil spring was fractured, rear brake discs were lipped, both front tyres were worn to the legal limit or beyond, and the parking brake barely met the efficiency threshold. A broken coil spring on a heavy SUV like the Cayenne is a serious structural fault, not a minor wear item. Buyers should inspect the underside for corrosion, especially around subframes and suspension mounting points, and verify whether the broken spring was ever replaced or if the vehicle has been sitting on a compromised suspension component since early 2022. Brake and steering integrity demand close attention. Across multiple tests, front brake pads and discs were repeatedly flagged as worn, rear discs were lipped, brake hoses were deteriorating, and the parking brake required adjustment. The steering rack had free play in February 2022, and the column top bearing was worn in January 2022. On a 154,000-mile Porsche, these are not trivial advisories; they indicate a drivetrain and braking system that has not been properly maintained. A prospective buyer should have the vehicle lifted, the brake lines and hoses examined for age-related perishing, the suspension bushes and ball joints checked, and a full brake performance test carried out before any purchase.