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LLZ 5198

2003 Seat Leon TDI S

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

276,294 mi
Last recorded276,294 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 5198
MakeSeat
ModelLeon TDI S
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 276,294 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 276,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 264,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 264,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 253,221 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 253,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 242,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 242,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 203,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 202,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 175,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 163,197 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon TDI S?

Based on 1,016 MOT tests across 415 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring incomplete 9
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 3
brake binding 3
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LLZ 5198 is a 2003 Seat Leon TDI S in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Seat Leon TDI S fails its MOT is coil spring incomplete, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LLZ 5198, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LLZ 5198?

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What year was LLZ 5198 registered?

LLZ 5198 is a 2003 Seat Leon TDI S, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is LLZ 5198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 5198 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LLZ 5198 have outstanding finance?

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