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AD03 LUW

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,359 mi
Last recorded142,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 142,359 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,869 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2015 132,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 132,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,398 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 122,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 116,576 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 106,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 106,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

drive shaft heat shield loose.

nearside front tyre outer wall perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,734 miles

advise offside front inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 88,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,678 miles

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,092 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 50,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,740 miles

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 LUW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

AD03 LUW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LUW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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