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LJ53 LSN

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LSN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,188 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,111 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,117 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,910 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 42,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,377 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 LSN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

LJ53 LSN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LJ53 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 LSN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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