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MX03 EVM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,613 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,279 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 100,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken & Sleeve claps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,605 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 96,605 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate incorrect Front and back (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,769 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 90,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml on

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 11 May 2015 75,281 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust heat sheild loose

eml on

o/s/r seat bracket snapped, still locked fully in up right position (strong advise)

Fail 1 May 2015 74,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust heat sheild loose

eml on

o/s/r seat bracket snapped, still locked fully in up right position (strong advise)

Pass 8 May 2014 69,744 miles

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

NSR registration lamp lens missing

OSR seat secured in the upright position but left lower mount broken ( when use force still secured) (strong advcie)

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

Oil leak

centre heat shield loose

Fail 8 May 2014 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

OSR seat secured in the upright position but left lower mount broken ( when use force still secured) (strong advcie)

OSR tyre perished (strong advice)

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

Oil leak

centre heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,701 miles

centre section hanger broken.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,701 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre section hanger broken.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,746 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

rear exhaust mount starting to break

Pass 10 May 2011 52,047 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 46,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 46,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,934 miles

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

all other tyres down to 3mm

Pass 9 May 2008 35,064 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 34,994 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2007 29,845 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 29,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,028 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MX03 EVM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX03 EVM, 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 MX03 EVM registered?

MX03 EVM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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