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RX03 YZV

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,112 mi
Last recorded142,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YZV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 142,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 140,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2023 137,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,089 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,341 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,341 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front bottom arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,583 miles

Nearside rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

exhaust mount at front of rear silencer deteriorating

n/s outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,000 miles

exhaust bracket at front of rear silencer broken

n/s outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 27 Aug 2014 65,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust bracket at front of rear silencer broken

n/s outer c/v gaiter deteriorating

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 May 2013 58,533 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket above rear axle detached but system still supported

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak

rear exhaust bracket above rear axle detached but system still supported

rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,885 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

offside front mirror cracked not affecting the view to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,866 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 16,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,035 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 YZV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

RX03 YZV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is RX03 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YZV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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