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J400 LCR

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,024 mi
Last recorded106,024 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 LCR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,922 miles

blow on the exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,536 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,611 miles

under body trays fitted preventing viewing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014
Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,787 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 54,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,465 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 47,379 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,826 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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J400 LCR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J400 LCR, 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 J400 LCR registered?

J400 LCR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is J400 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 LCR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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