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VX03 BLJ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

189,553 mi
Last recorded189,553 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 189,553 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 187,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 185,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 183,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 183,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 181,386 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 181,386 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 178,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 176,467 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 186,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 147,910 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 147,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,317 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 104,148 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,563 miles

Exhaust front securing bracket snapped.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,064 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,627 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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VX03 BLJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VX03 BLJ, 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 VX03 BLJ registered?

VX03 BLJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VX03 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 BLJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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