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LX53 EEB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 71,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer cv boot worn front

Fail 20 Jul 2024 71,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

outer cv boot worn front

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,846 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front track rod end dust covers deteriated

knocking noise from engine (oil level is ok (full))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,328 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,046 miles

Offside Rear some rotational noise from inner brake component, unable to fully inspect without the road wheel removed

Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and near side rear / outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking around treaded area.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 47,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits major exhaust leak from rear silencer. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer has major leak. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show signs of cracking around treaded area.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres slightly cracked

front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres slightly cracked

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,395 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 41,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,685 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,653 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,847 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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LX53 EEB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LX53 EEB, 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 LX53 EEB registered?

LX53 EEB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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