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LJ03 GDU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,707 mi
Last recorded90,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,157 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 88,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,495 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 81,396 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,156 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 80,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indicator bulbs faded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads worn to legal limit (1.5mm)

slight oil leak from oil filter area

slight pas fluid leak from pipe to steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 69,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,458 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 GDU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ03 GDU, 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 LJ03 GDU registered?

LJ03 GDU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 March 2003.

Is LJ03 GDU safe to buy?

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