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LJ03 ZYZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,069 mi
Last recorded43,069 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 42,306 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,788 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,733 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 36,862 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 18 Apr 2015 35,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 33,577 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,740 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,760 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,449 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZYZ, 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

How do I check the history of LJ03 ZYZ?

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What year was LJ03 ZYZ registered?

LJ03 ZYZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LJ03 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ZYZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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