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DX03 RJV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 RJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 121,590 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 119,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,658 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 116,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,234 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 113,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,266 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,556 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 100,117 miles

rear and middle sections of exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2017 95,622 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 85,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 77,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,279 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 54,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,026 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

front discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres light cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 14,835 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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DX03 RJV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DX03 RJV, 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 DX03 RJV registered?

DX03 RJV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DX03 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 RJV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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