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D21 LJD

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 LJD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 157,785 miles

Front brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 155,001 miles

Nearside Coolant leak temp switch ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 149,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 149,387 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 130,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 115,862 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,862 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,836 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,407 miles

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

Offside Front Lower grill missing

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp inner cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 107,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,344 miles

Center exhaust heatshield loose

Covers/undertrays fitted

Freeplay inner rack ends

Front tyres starting to get low

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Center exhaust heatshield loose

Covers/undertrays fitted

Freeplay inner rack ends

Front tyres starting to get low

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres tread cracking

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteiorated

rear exhaust box has a mounting bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 89,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,528 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,601 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate discolouring

Fail 1 Mar 2010 69,601 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Engine cover fitted

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs lipped

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,405 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joint, offside.

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,937 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joint, offside.

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,630 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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D21 LJD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 D21 LJD, 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 D21 LJD registered?

D21 LJD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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