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LJ03 XHU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,744 mi
Last recorded105,744 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 105,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR, (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 101,431 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp insecure HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT/. (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR, (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,423 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,423 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,590 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,002 miles

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

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

engine mangment light on.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine mangment light on.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 74,629 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 1 May 2010 64,259 miles

slight inbalance to front brakes,o/s mirror glass crackes

Pass 16 May 2009 58,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeary

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack offside / knocking

Fail 14 Apr 2008 51,665 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeary

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack offside / knocking

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2006 40,084 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 XHU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

LJ03 XHU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LJ03 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 XHU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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