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SEAT Leon

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

J9 LFRMOT history

J9 LFR is a grey petrol SEAT Leon first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

J9 LFR grey SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,958 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LFR was last recorded at 121,958 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 7,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,198 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,760 miles
Average per year
3,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,958 miles
  • 2024 – 114,198 miles
  • 2023 – 109,010 miles
  • 2022 – 100,688 miles
  • 2021 – 98,687 miles
  • 2020 – 97,373 miles
  • 2019 – 95,194 miles
  • 2018 – 93,203 miles
  • 2017 – 87,838 miles
  • 2016 – 84,487 miles
  • 2015 – 81,890 miles
  • 2014 – 79,870 miles
  • 2013 – 78,228 miles
  • 2012 – 76,219 miles
  • 2011 – 72,910 miles
  • 2010 – 58,667 miles
  • 2009 – 55,832 miles
  • 2008 – 53,534 miles
  • 2007 – 51,996 miles
  • 2006 – 46,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,958 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
  • AdvisoryOil leak

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,958 miles (+7,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,958 miles
    Test number
    496792456808
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Pass114,198 miles (+5,188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,198 miles
    Test number
    101855888051
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,010 miles (+2,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    912614475377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail106,139 miles (+5,451)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,139 miles
    Test number
    666263134089
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,688 miles (+2,001)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    379470918370
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,687 miles (+1,314)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    758527852120
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,373 miles (+47)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    659248493002
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,326 miles (+2,132)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,326 miles
    Test number
    543245664630
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,194 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,194 miles
    Test number
    305980901108
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box outer casing rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail95,167 miles (+1,964)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    794307267483
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust box outer casing rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,203 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    792173831009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail93,155 miles (+5,317)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    689463697570
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass87,838 miles (+3,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,838 miles
    Test number
    375817361997
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust back box rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front tyre warn on outer side wall ok at time of test.

  14. Pass84,487 miles (+2,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    960988378576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass81,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    598022709495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,890 miles (+2,020)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,890 miles
    Test number
    161108276527
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail79,870 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    739782614205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass79,870 miles (+1,642)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    755442814208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass78,228 miles (+2,009)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    197868113213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass76,219 miles (+3,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    158207512292
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass72,910 miles (+14,243)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    856444101203
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

  22. Pass58,667 miles (+2,835)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    434002110249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass55,832 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    460220829243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail55,802 miles (+2,268)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    801439799150
    • FailureCentre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre sidewalls

  25. Pass53,534 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    280251308230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,996 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,996 miles
    Test number
    272335097187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    194967476470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,215 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,215 miles
    Test number
    380127276035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about J9 LFR

Does J9 LFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 LFR is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J9 LFR?
The MOT on J9 LFR is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 LFR done?
J9 LFR was recorded at 121,958 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,841 miles a year.
Has J9 LFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LFR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 LFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 LFR find?
J9 LFR passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; both rear axle bushes worn; oil leak.

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