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MY02 LCR

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,943 mi
Last recorded116,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 LCR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 116,943 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,630 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Jul 2024 116,287 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 17 Jul 2023 115,787 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 17 Jul 2023 115,787 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 May 2022 105,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 105,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 102,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 99,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,460 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 60,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 52,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,762 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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MY02 LCR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MY02 LCR, 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 MY02 LCR registered?

MY02 LCR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is MY02 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 LCR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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