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LJ53 KHW

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

175,804 mi
Last recorded175,804 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KHW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 175,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 171,651 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,439 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 167,329 miles

Movement in both front suspension top mounts

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 167,248 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Movement in both front suspension top mounts

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 164,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 158,130 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,877 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 148,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,212 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 137,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,960 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 127,184 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 122,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 116,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 106,215 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,482 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 99,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,586 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 KHW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 KHW, 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 KHW registered?

LJ53 KHW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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