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DX53 BWO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,920 mi
Last recorded119,920 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BWO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 119,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 112,941 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 112,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 104,508 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 104,494 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides ,corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,554 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside show signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 96,385 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside show signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,739 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 81,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over around axel to main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror insecure.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Mirror insecure.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,798 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 61,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,697 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,686 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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DX53 BWO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DX53 BWO, 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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DX53 BWO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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