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LE03 VKR

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

189,323 mi
Last recorded189,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VKR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 189,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 186,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 181,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 177,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 158,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

seepage of oil from sump plug

Fail 19 Jun 2021 158,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

seepage of oil from sump plug

Pass 26 Jun 2020 154,058 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 154,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 147,402 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 140,018 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 140,014 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,387 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,668 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 92,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,008 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,871 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,755 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 37,755 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LE03 VKR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LE03 VKR, 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 LE03 VKR registered?

LE03 VKR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is LE03 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 VKR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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