Official DVLA Record

2003 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · AE03 NFH

AE03 NFH

2003 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2003. Recorded mileage 155,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SEAT LEON
Year / Origin
2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 05/03/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
155,405 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/03/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1781cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The SEAT Leon presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 6 March 2024 at 155,405 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 22 February 2023 test at 152,890 miles also passed cleanly. The history shows no outstanding advisories or progressive mechanical deterioration across the sampled period. The recorded mileage of 155,405 against a 2003 build date equates to roughly 6,757 miles per annum, which sits within typical use for a 23-year-old vehicle. The records show only modest annual accumulation: 149,580 miles on 25 February 2022 rising to 152,890 by February 2023, then 155,405 by March 2024. Two failed tests appear on 20 and 25 February 2023 and 25 February 2022 respectively, yet the DVSA data lists no defects against those failures, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The owner cleared both within days to secure passes. Given the clean defect record, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion problems are flagged for this Leon. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as a 2003 hatchback of this mileage commonly suffers unseen sill and subframe corrosion not captured by a pass-with-no-defects result. Verify the 2022 and 2023 failure entries with the selling garage, since the absence of recorded defects on a failed test is irregular. Otherwise the low-wear mileage and consecutive clean passes imply conscientious basic upkeep rather than deferred consumable replacement.

AE03 NFH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
  • 155,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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AE03 NFH Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022149,580 mi
  2. 25/02/2022149,580 mi
  3. 20/02/2023152,880 mi+3,300 mi
  4. 22/02/2023152,890 mi+10 mi
  5. 06/03/2024155,405 mi+2,515 mi

Average of roughly 2,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AE03 NFH MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (AE03 NFH) between February 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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