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DE53 LGX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 101,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,883 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 96,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,927 miles

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

eml light on

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,650 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,455 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 77,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,374 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,612 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,384 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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DE53 LGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE53 LGX, 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

How do I check the history of DE53 LGX?

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What year was DE53 LGX registered?

DE53 LGX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is DE53 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 LGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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