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AD03 MDN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MDN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (16%) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose All bolts loose on inner CV joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (16%) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

low effort on parking brake

Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

low effort on parking brake

Pass 10 Feb 2018 84,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 83,855 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,257 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,257 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,714 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,060 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,049 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,430 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,149 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounting broke but still suporting exhaust

Fail 1 Jun 2006 29,149 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mounting broke but still suporting exhaust

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 MDN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

Is AD03 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MDN shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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