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RK03 BXJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 123,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,150 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 108,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,686 miles

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

Front heat sheild slightly loose on cat

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front heat sheild slightly loose on cat

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2021 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body slightly crodded front to rear

Fail 28 May 2021 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Size 225/45 ZR17

Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Code 17704 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Size 225/45 ZR17

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,910 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front fog lights come on when sidelights are switched on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,910 miles

EML is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front fog lights come on when sidelights are switched on

Pass 2 May 2017 81,480 miles

EML is on

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

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

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

front fog light intermittently come on when sidelights are on

Fail 29 Apr 2017 81,439 miles

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

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

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

EML is on

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

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

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

front fog light intermittently come on when sidelights are on

Pass 3 May 2016 80,127 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

n/s front tyre tread worn

n/s rear tyre worn and distorting on inner edge

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

o/s front tyre tread worn and getting low

o/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,430 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Fail 18 Apr 2015 78,430 miles

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,273 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 75,271 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EPC light on

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,473 miles

Near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 May 2011 64,619 miles

O/S/F Tyre side wall kerb damage.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,683 miles

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

rear brake disce slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,964 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 36,780 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 36,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RK03 BXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK03 BXJ, 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 RK03 BXJ registered?

RK03 BXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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