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SEAT Leon

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 HCHMOT history

LB53 HCH is a silver petrol SEAT Leon first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 76,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,922 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HCH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HCH was last recorded at 76,922 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 3,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2018: 55,342 miles, lower than 56,799 miles on 11 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,096 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,826 miles
Average per year
2,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,922 miles
  • 2025 – 73,096 miles
  • 2024 – 70,767 miles
  • 2023 – 68,460 miles
  • 2022 – 64,784 miles
  • 2021 – 62,532 miles
  • 2020 – 61,724 miles
  • 2019 – 59,560 miles
  • 2018 – 55,342 miles
  • 2017 – 56,799 miles
  • 2016 – 55,625 miles
  • 2015 – 53,103 miles
  • 2014 – 51,462 miles
  • 2013 – 49,730 miles
  • 2012 – 48,479 miles
  • 2011 – 46,526 miles
  • 2010 – 42,533 miles
  • 2009 – 39,169 miles
  • 2008 – 35,603 miles
  • 2006 – 30,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,922 miles
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,922 miles (+3,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    391417976975
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass73,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    706911412928
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail73,096 miles (+2,329)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,096 miles
    Test number
    121768579859
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass70,767 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    929509848882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    453631358941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail68,460 miles (+3,676)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    548860581139
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    337159725523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail64,784 miles (+2,252)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    307604142180
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    967409473454
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail62,532 miles (+808)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    495614607691
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass61,724 miles (+27)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,724 miles
    Test number
    213941025548
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail61,697 miles (+2,137)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,697 miles
    Test number
    757010934758
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass59,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    579976419371
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle section bracket snapped system secure (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail59,560 miles (+4,218)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    381882933324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass55,342 miles (-1,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,342 miles
    Test number
    767889846988
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,799 miles (+1,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,799 miles
    Test number
    463081496672
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,625 miles (+2,522)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    370793159190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass53,103 miles (+1,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    258413635049
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,462 miles (+1,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,462 miles
    Test number
    828331934078
    • 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)

  20. Pass49,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    488261323058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail49,730 miles (+1,251)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    607331423049
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass48,479 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    508406322006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,526 miles
    Test number
    695007621026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,526 miles (+3,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,526 miles
    Test number
    469227821050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass42,533 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    960789120006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,169 miles
    Test number
    562470539010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail39,166 miles (+3,563)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,166 miles
    Test number
    604030639021
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass35,603 miles (+4,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    122974018088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass30,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    683985246317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail30,619 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    533895946310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 HCH

Does LB53 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HCH is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HCH?
The MOT on LB53 HCH is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HCH done?
LB53 HCH was recorded at 76,922 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,411 miles a year.
Has LB53 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HCH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 HCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 HCH find?
LB53 HCH passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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