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LJ53 LTV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,362 mi
Last recorded73,362 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake discs pitted

bonnet catch siezed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,472 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

slight leak of gases from exhaust front to centre pipe joint.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,472 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

slight leak of gases from exhaust front to centre pipe joint.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,088 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2014 57,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs rusty

rear wiperblade split

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 53,331 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs inner edges corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 52,768 miles

Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs inner edges corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,055 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD

Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR TYRES SPLITTING IN TREAD

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,172 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,688 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,691 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 LTV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

LJ53 LTV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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