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RY53 EOU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,723 mi
Last recorded139,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 139,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 137,877 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 132,506 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 113,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 106,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 106,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 100,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge and on 2mm marker URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 97,273 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,029 miles

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush W/BONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush W/BONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 89,641 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush W/BONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush W/BONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 63,025 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,297 miles

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult belt.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REar No.Plate staeting to fade

Fail 21 Nov 2008 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside wipers starting to split at ends

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REar No.Plate staeting to fade

Pass 23 Nov 2007 43,969 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,696 miles

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

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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RY53 EOU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver 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 RY53 EOU, 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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RY53 EOU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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