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WD03 XOR

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

187,173 mi
Last recorded187,173 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 XOR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 187,173 miles

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 187,154 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted Flat spot in rim and small crack on lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 182,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 182,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 178,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2020 174,924 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 174,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 168,432 miles

Rear lowering springs and adjustable shock absorbers fitted to rear end

Pass 13 Feb 2018 160,888 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 160,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 154,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre pressure slightly low

wiper slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,627 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,955 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,656 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 98,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,736 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,072 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,399 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 31,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,363 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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WD03 XOR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD03 XOR, 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 WD03 XOR registered?

WD03 XOR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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