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AD03 LVR

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,962 mi
Last recorded117,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,016 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,080 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 95,912 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 95,912 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 257,590 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 251,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but secure

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 244,540 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 244,540 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 233,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear two tyres started to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2016 220,812 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 210,801 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 204,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 204,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 197,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 189,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 181,881 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 181,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 173,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 153,102 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 111,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 66,146 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 66,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,399 miles

Nearside 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 LVR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

AD03 LVR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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