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AD03 LXV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,244 mi
Last recorded112,244 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,244 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,233 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,790 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,523 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,460 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,901 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,778 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 67,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,490 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 34,306 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,871 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 LXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXV, 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.

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What year was AD03 LXV registered?

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

Is AD03 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LXV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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