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SB03 LLO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 LLO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 127,344 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,507 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,146 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,759 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 110,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,676 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen not in drivers view to road

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,483 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,159 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,686 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)

engine check light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing, no play/roughness

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,413 miles

rear brake discs worn/corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 18 Oct 2012 61,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,448 miles

back box corroded/

Fail 11 Oct 2011 48,446 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box corroded/

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,961 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 44,961 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,849 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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SB03 LLO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SB03 LLO, 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 SB03 LLO registered?

SB03 LLO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is SB03 LLO safe to buy?

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