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RO52 LXS

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,478 mi
Last recorded163,478 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 LXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 163,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,519 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minor oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 141,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 132,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,382 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,660 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have developed play

Offside rear shock absorber has developed a leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,518 miles

Both front suspension top mount have developed play

Offside rear shock absorber leaking fluid

Offside rear wheel wheel binding slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,518 miles

Both front suspension top mount have developed play

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

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

Offside rear shock absorber leaking fluid

Offside rear wheel wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,804 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low 195/65R15

Offside front outer brake pad wearing thin

Offside front tyre wearing low

Offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,540 miles

rear brakes have a slight bind felt when free wheeled

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 32,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,461 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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RO52 LXS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RO52 LXS, 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 RO52 LXS registered?

RO52 LXS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is RO52 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 LXS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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