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RX53 ODU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,762 mi
Last recorded93,762 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ODU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 93,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 90,758 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,074 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside & nearside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside & nearside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 80,762 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 75,156 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,845 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,606 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,882 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,882 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,825 miles

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

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,825 miles

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,133 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,804 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,356 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,938 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,050 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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RX53 ODU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX53 ODU, 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 RX53 ODU registered?

RX53 ODU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is RX53 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 ODU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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