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GN03 GLZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,670 mi
Last recorded156,670 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 156,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 156,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 145,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 134,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,129 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,438 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 79,557 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear fog light lens cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2009 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside rear fog light lens cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,012 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,039 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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GN03 GLZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GN03 GLZ, 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 GN03 GLZ registered?

GN03 GLZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is GN03 GLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 GLZ shows 13 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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