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LB53 SBY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,970 mi
Last recorded119,970 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 SBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 119,970 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,330 miles

Rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 80,430 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 70,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2014 60,534 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 12 May 2014 60,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on 3mm

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 May 2013 57,339 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 May 2012 51,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 46,288 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,288 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 39,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 39,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 32,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,407 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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LB53 SBY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB53 SBY, 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 SBY?

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What year was LB53 SBY registered?

LB53 SBY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is LB53 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB53 SBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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