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LT53 OCU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,127 mi
Last recorded83,127 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,109 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,584 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 65,551 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,462 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 62,462 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,795 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 59,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working bad contact (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,635 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,893 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,186 miles

Front BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ENDS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,826 miles

child seat/s fitted not allowing full check of adult seat belts

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s wiper blade smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front foglamp damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,716 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER THREADS LEGAL LIMTS AND CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS,

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,785 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 OCU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OCU, 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 LT53 OCU registered?

LT53 OCU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is LT53 OCU safe to buy?

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