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OW03 DAU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,978 mi
Last recorded144,978 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 144,978 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 139,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 133,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 123,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 123,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,811 miles

Offside wiper blade split at both ends

Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split at both ends

Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,948 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,528 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 31,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal resistance felt slightly spongy when tested

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle inspected wet so full inspection not able to be carried out (check for leaks etc)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,363 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,737 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,566 miles

nearside headlamp bracket broken but secure and aligned ok

Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,664 miles

n/s/f head lamp brachet broken but not insecure due to jamed in body head lamp aim with in limits

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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OW03 DAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OW03 DAU, 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 OW03 DAU registered?

OW03 DAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is OW03 DAU safe to buy?

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