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WX53 DCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,479 mi
Last recorded176,479 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 176,479 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2025 176,477 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2024 175,597 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 175,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 175,347 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,973 miles

general suspension corrosion

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 165,973 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 140,806 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 140,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 133,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,779 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,698 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner and outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,698 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush torn away. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner and outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,799 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s inner steering arm ball joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 126,799 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s inner steering arm ball joint(inside gaiter). (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 109,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,355 miles

Exhaust emissions close to legal limit.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,304 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,027 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 78,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,171 miles

Minor deterioration of the front number plate is noted.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,509 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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WX53 DCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WX53 DCZ, 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 WX53 DCZ registered?

WX53 DCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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