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RX03 ZRP

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 ZRP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 137,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,805 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,782 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 120,771 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick broken. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,711 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe been taped up also pipe adrift but charging servo unit as intended

Front Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Inner Disc face corroded

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

Offside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside front and rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,711 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe been taped up also pipe adrift but charging servo unit as intended

Front Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Disc face corroded

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

Offside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside front and rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 102,096 miles

All four tyre valves deteriorating

Rear Number plate lightly deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2018 96,853 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,075 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,765 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,258 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,955 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 66,955 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped/worn

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,739 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,619 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,854 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,972 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

front brake disks lipped

Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,180 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,098 miles

both front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre very low on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,613 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges (3mm)

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 ZRP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RX03 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

RX03 ZRP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is RX03 ZRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 ZRP shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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