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LC53 ZPH

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZPH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 109,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 108,923 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,250 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 103,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front BONNET NOT OPEN

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 90,660 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,934 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,512 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,816 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 22,329 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limit

Fail 5 Dec 2007 22,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,088 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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LC53 ZPH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LC53 ZPH, 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 LC53 ZPH registered?

LC53 ZPH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LC53 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 ZPH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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