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AD03 LTY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,103 mi
Last recorded162,103 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 162,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 162,103 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 150,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,861 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 138,861 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,902 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,970 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION/VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 84,970 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE MISC ROAD WHEELS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION/VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 77,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 70,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,820 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,158 miles

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

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

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 LTY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

AD03 LTY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LTY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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