CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB53 HCA

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,090 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,453 miles

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

Front over ten years old.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 72,453 miles

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

Front over ten years old.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,696 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 year old and starting ot crack up

NSF fog light cracked

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 70,696 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 year old and starting ot crack up

NSF fog light cracked

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,968 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Fail 18 Nov 2021 66,964 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,306 miles

engine undershield lose and been cable tied to secure, centre exhaust mount starting to crack and weaken

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 59,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,704 miles

engine ljght on,rear washer not working

Fail 11 Nov 2015 57,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine ljght on,rear washer not working

Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

baffles broken up in rear box.rear washers not working.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,102 miles

baffles broken up in rear box.rear washers not working.o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,642 miles

rear and front bumper scratched

Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,938 miles

front discs slightly rusty on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,342 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 44,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cuts in outer side wall of both rear tyres.

small stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,381 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,267 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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB53 HCA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LB53 HCA, 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

How do I check the history of LB53 HCA?

You can check the full history of LB53 HCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB53 HCA registered?

LB53 HCA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is LB53 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 HCA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB53 HCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB53 HCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.