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LM53 KWF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,395 mi
Last recorded167,395 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 KWF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 167,395 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 152,097 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 144,166 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 133,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 117,899 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch master (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 85,675 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 81,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 72,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 71,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,000 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,650 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 49,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,032 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,247 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 26,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 26,307 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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LM53 KWF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LM53 KWF, 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 LM53 KWF registered?

LM53 KWF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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