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DN03 LWV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 121,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested exhaust system leaking to excess at turbo (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective downstream sensor wiring disconnected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,032 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 109,240 miles

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing X 4 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,019 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine light on dash

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,012 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,119 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 74,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,560 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded on edge of inner faces

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,497 miles

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,130 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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DN03 LWV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DN03 LWV, 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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DN03 LWV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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