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LJ53 HSG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HSG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,622 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 90,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides Recommended replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of metal ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,588 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,686 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,487 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 59,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,395 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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LJ53 HSG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LJ53 HSG, 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 LJ53 HSG registered?

LJ53 HSG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is LJ53 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 HSG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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