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LJ53 KHL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,969 mi
Last recorded33,969 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,969 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,575 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front After market induction kit leaking, vac line exposed

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 26,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,607 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers symbol showing low on coolant

Fail 25 Sep 2020 24,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding gone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washers symbol showing low on coolant

Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,770 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush separating

Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,733 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 16,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,537 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 6,872 miles

centre rear seat belt sometimes sticks when trying to unreel.........

Pass 25 Aug 2006 5,493 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 KHL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KHL, 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 LJ53 KHL registered?

LJ53 KHL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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