2003 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · DX53 BXM
2003 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 130,504 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 BXM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 130,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 BXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Leon (DX53 BXM) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn juddering (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
DX53 BXM Mileage History
- 14/03/2022116,962 mi
- 17/04/2023121,321 mi+4,359 mi
- 19/06/2024130,504 mi+9,183 mi
- 20/06/2024130,504 mi
Average of roughly 5,968 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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