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GN03 VDP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VDP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,047 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,751 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,328 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,745 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,939 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s+o/s front tyres worn inner edge

n/s+o/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing inner edge

n/s+o/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,496 miles

front wiper blades split

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s+o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,577 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broke.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broke.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,191 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear brakes getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear seat base missing

Fail 14 Aug 2010 51,657 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear seat base missing

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,223 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad sensor wire missing,causing lamp illumination on dash

p.a.s pipe damp at rack end

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,003 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 VDP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDP, 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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What year was GN03 VDP registered?

GN03 VDP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GN03 VDP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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