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LJ03 ZXV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,113 mi
Last recorded220,113 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 220,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 213,141 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 207,978 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 198,466 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 198,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 187,875 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 175,160 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 157,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 146,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 136,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 121,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,256 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,492 miles

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

handbrake stiff in operation

nsr tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2010 105,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

handbrake stiff in operation

nsr tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 20 Apr 2009 92,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,959 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 ZXV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

LJ03 ZXV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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