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SEAT Leon

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LB53 SBUMOT history

LB53 SBU is a grey diesel SEAT Leon first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2024
Mileage
163,632 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SBU was last recorded at 163,632 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 6,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,974 miles · 23 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,658 miles
Average per year
7,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,632 miles
  • 2022 – 156,974 miles
  • 2021 – 153,033 miles
  • 2020 – 149,482 miles
  • 2019 – 146,531 miles
  • 2018 – 138,438 miles
  • 2017 – 130,638 miles
  • 2016 – 117,218 miles
  • 2015 – 102,289 miles
  • 2014 – 88,077 miles
  • 2013 – 85,871 miles
  • 2012 – 83,000 miles
  • 2011 – 80,708 miles
  • 2010 – 75,520 miles
  • 2009 – 66,580 miles
  • 2008 – 55,970 miles
  • 2007 – 46,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,632 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,632 miles (+6,658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,632 miles
    Test number
    381998905064
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,974 miles
    Test number
    905207103786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,974 miles (+3,941)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,974 miles
    Test number
    419524986442
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,033 miles (+3,551)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,033 miles
    Test number
    322725774395
    • MinorCentral Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,482 miles
    Test number
    188775421511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,482 miles (+2,951)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,482 miles
    Test number
    336341434322
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,531 miles
    Test number
    808935880283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,531 miles (+8,093)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,531 miles
    Test number
    844184747096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass138,438 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    751316916386
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail138,437 miles (+7,799)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,437 miles
    Test number
    320766959331
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,638 miles (+13,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    686780318328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass117,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    861877377251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail117,216 miles (+14,927)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,216 miles
    Test number
    904362839158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass102,289 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    586418568753
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  15. Fail102,287 miles (+14,210)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,287 miles
    Test number
    410300494034
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  16. Pass88,077 miles (+2,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    355362494153
    • NoteRaer bumper damaged.wheels marked.mark on n/s/f wing.frpnt and rear no plates starting to deterorate

  17. Pass85,871 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    127041613289
    • NoteChilds seat fitted front and rear please recheck

  18. Fail85,871 miles (+2,871)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    998101513201
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChilds seat fitted front and rear please recheck

  19. Pass83,000 miles (+2,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,000 miles
    Test number
    338763692135
    • NoteChips in screen.front and rear plates fading.both front tyres getting close to wear bands

  20. Fail80,708 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    205342121299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth no plates starting to fade, both front tyres close to wear bands, chips in screen

  21. Pass80,708 miles (+5,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    256852821247
    • NoteBoth no plates starting to fade, both front tyres close to wear bands, chips in screen

  22. Pass75,520 miles (+8,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,520 miles
    Test number
    694694290133
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen.rear wiper blade split.damage on n/s of rear bumper

  23. Pass66,580 miles (+10,610)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    622638989144
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to fade.
    • NoteStone chip in front windscreen.

  24. Pass55,970 miles (+9,088)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,970 miles
    Test number
    760213698198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteRear pads getting low.

  25. Pass46,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    452374097199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 SBU

Does LB53 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 SBU expired on 25 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SBU?
The MOT on LB53 SBU expired on 25 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 SBU done?
LB53 SBU was recorded at 163,632 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
Has LB53 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SBU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 SBU 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 LB53 SBU find?
LB53 SBU passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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