CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX03 FVN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

219,021 mi
Last recorded219,021 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 FVN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 219,021 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH N/S O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 215,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 214,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 207,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 198,882 miles

Nearside Outer drive shaft gaiter leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust poor but not leaking

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Fail 13 Nov 2020 198,882 miles

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

Nearside Outer drive shaft gaiter leaking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear exhaust poor but not leaking

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks

Pass 21 Nov 2019 193,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer heat shield corroded but not yet leaking gases

Pass 11 May 2018 174,561 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2017 157,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 149,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 147,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 147,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 138,812 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 138,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 129,399 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,896 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 115,743 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 115,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,119 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,202 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,188 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX03 FVN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX03 FVN, 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

How do I check the history of RX03 FVN?

You can check the full history of RX03 FVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX03 FVN registered?

RX03 FVN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RX03 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 FVN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX03 FVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX03 FVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.