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AD03 LWL

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,899 mi
Last recorded164,899 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion under body

Pass 13 Jul 2020 161,766 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 161,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 159,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 159,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 148,368 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 148,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 141,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 134,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 134,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,008 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,664 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 120,664 miles

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 Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise engine oil leval over full on dip stick [dangerous]

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 105,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 24 May 2010 92,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,703 miles

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

Offside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,078 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 30,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 LWL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

AD03 LWL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AD03 LWL safe to buy?

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