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RX03 FVP

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,467 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,603 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,696 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 89,691 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 84,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 May 2018 79,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 74,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 68,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 55,486 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on side walls but no cord exposed

Pass 18 May 2013 48,591 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2012 42,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 41,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,612 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,468 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

both front tyres close to wear bands

rear pads getting low.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,270 miles

O/S/F HEADLIGHT CONDENSATED

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,645 miles

rear brake pads getting low on n/s.o/s/f bumper and wheel arch marked

Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads getting low on n/s.o/s/f bumper and wheel arch marked

Fail 13 Apr 2006 23,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,987 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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RX03 FVP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVP, 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 RX03 FVP registered?

RX03 FVP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is RX03 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 FVP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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