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SF03 LWL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 119,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,495 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,805 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,627 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 111,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center brake light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,134 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 105,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,860 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 81,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,408 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,669 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,407 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,287 miles

signs of cv joint grease around nearside outer cv boot but not split or insecure

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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SF03 LWL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SF03 LWL, 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 SF03 LWL registered?

SF03 LWL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SF03 LWL safe to buy?

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