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LT53 OBU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,253 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing rusty and cracking up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rubber very soft ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 102,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,423 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 77,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,608 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,204 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,261 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light rear damage to rear bodywork

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,226 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,639 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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LT53 OBU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LT53 OBU, 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 LT53 OBU registered?

LT53 OBU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is LT53 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OBU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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