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AD03 LZX

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,445 mi
Last recorded129,445 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 123,722 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Centre exhaust clamp corroded off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 113,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 113,379 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 103,916 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 103,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,067 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

drivers footwell very wet

ns headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

ns wing mirror damaged and glass missing but vehicle has the obligatory plus interior rear view mirror

washer fluid light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,036 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres wearing edges

drivers footwell very wet

ns headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

ns wing mirror damaged and glass missing but vehicle has the obligatory plus interior rear view mirror

washer fluid light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,531 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,531 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 81,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,869 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,885 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 58,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 44,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch seized, freed off and lubricated.

small nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 31 May 2007 44,830 miles

bonnet catch seized, freed off and lubricated.

small nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 May 2006 32,486 miles

inside edge of brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2006 32,486 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

inside edge of brake discs in poor condition

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 LZX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

AD03 LZX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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