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DE53 LHJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,725 mi
Last recorded138,725 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2013 138,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 129,802 miles

frt brake discs slightly corroded and pads getting low..rear brake discs slight wear and corrosion..

Pass 24 Feb 2011 120,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,711 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 LHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 LHJ, 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

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What year was DE53 LHJ registered?

DE53 LHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is DE53 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 LHJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE53 LHJ have outstanding finance?

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