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AD03 LPU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,068 mi
Last recorded210,068 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 210,068 miles

Nearside Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 210,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 198,561 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

orange oil light on

Fail 28 Jul 2016 198,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

orange oil light on

Pass 28 Jul 2015 185,100 miles

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

both rear bump stops perished

noise from auxillary belt area

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2014 171,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive noise from engine.

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 171,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

excessive noise from engine.

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 155,787 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 155,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 148,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 141,642 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 30 Jul 2010 125,948 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Jul 2010 125,948 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,676 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 39,278 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LPU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LPU, 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 LPU registered?

AD03 LPU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is AD03 LPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LPU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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