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WA53 LDE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 LDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 51,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 48,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,268 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 462,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,829 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,005 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,671 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,480 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 34,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,840 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 31,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 31,403 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,398 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,807 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,807 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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WA53 LDE 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 77.8%.

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 WA53 LDE, 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

How do I check the history of WA53 LDE?

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What year was WA53 LDE registered?

WA53 LDE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is WA53 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 LDE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA53 LDE have outstanding finance?

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