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LJ03 PXV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,255 mi
Last recorded155,255 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 155,255 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 142,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,145 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,963 miles

eml on.

o/s lower windscreen cracked.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,856 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,856 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,550 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,330 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mounting corroded off system but not resulting in exhaust system inadequately supported

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has a screw and a nail in the tread close to sidewalls (225/40WR17)

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 100,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 96,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 96,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,598 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,932 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 76,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,871 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 PXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXV, 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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What year was LJ03 PXV registered?

LJ03 PXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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