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LJ03 GAU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front strut locators bent and ineffective, both sides

MIL illuminated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 116,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near flexi/ V band (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror surround (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged bad repair with block connector (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible bolt for lowering kit post loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front strut locators bent and ineffective, both sides

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspention very low

Pass 7 May 2016 103,455 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 103,449 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has two nail stuck in it.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mangement light on at time of test

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,975 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mangement light on at time of test

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,414 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,200 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low & deformed -centre exhaust bracket broken - oil mist on PAS pipe by gearbox -

o/s/r seat belt has been marked - n/s/f mirror glass chipped - o/s/r tyre wall damaged -all tyre outer walls damaged- front dics wearing on inner face - lower arm rubbers cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low & deformed -centre exhaust bracket broken - oil mist on PAS pipe by gearbox -

o/s/r seat belt has been marked - n/s/f mirror glass chipped - o/s/r tyre wall damaged -all tyre outer walls damaged- front dics wearing on inner face - lower arm rubbers cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,817 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,996 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 51,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,651 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,651 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,899 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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LJ03 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 LJ03 GAU, 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.

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LJ03 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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