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AD03 LXS

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

179,982 mi
Last recorded179,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 179,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 26 Jan 2017 179,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2016 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away[OE]

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,785 miles

Exhaust corroding at the rear end of the cat.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,643 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,896 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AD03 LXS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 LXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 LXS registered?

AD03 LXS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LXS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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