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OW03 DLY

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,941 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 40,939 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective advise replacement ()

Fail 10 Dec 2024 39,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily worn advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Gearbox mounting defective advise replacement ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 35,593 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer clip weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

fuel flap defective

Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,036 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,293 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,956 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,029 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 28,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 26,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 26,429 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 25,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,343 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 16,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 14,800 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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OW03 DLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc 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 OW03 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW03 DLY registered?

OW03 DLY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is OW03 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DLY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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