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AD03 LWZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,786 mi
Last recorded96,786 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 90,744 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,008 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe/ catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer light lens cracked/damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/inter cooler hose/pipe connections. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box section corroded & deteriorating.

Slight oil residue around inner driveshaft flanges.

Fail 8 Jun 2019 83,008 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe/ catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer light lens cracked/damaged.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo/inter cooler hose/pipe connections. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box section corroded & deteriorating.

Slight oil residue around inner driveshaft flanges.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,785 miles

Both front & offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front door lower hinge fixing bolts loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished.

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Both front & offside rear tyres wearing on edges.

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front door lower hinge fixing bolts loose.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished.

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 66,493 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 58,003 miles

Front sub frame corroded

rear tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 20 May 2015 57,155 miles

Both rear tyres weariung on edges

Pass 15 May 2014 56,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 56,583 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2013 55,205 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 50,440 miles

Lower engine cover fitted

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 5 May 2010 47,443 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2009 44,413 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,729 miles

brake disc slightly 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 LWZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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