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DX53 BYG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,142 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,379 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 119,610 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,673 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,955 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 88,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,082 miles

ALL brake discs corroding/pitting

EPC light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 80,082 miles

ALL brake discs corroding/pitting

EPC light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,905 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,011 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,425 miles

condensation offside headlamp

one exhaust support missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,495 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,767 miles

n/s/f tyer worn on outside

o/s/f tyer worn on inside+outside

Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,520 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 BYG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX53 BYG, 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 DX53 BYG registered?

DX53 BYG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is DX53 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BYG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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