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SEAT Leon

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 SCXMOT history

LB53 SCX is a black petrol SEAT Leon first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
176,168 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 SCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 SCX was last recorded at 176,168 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,860 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
6,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,168 miles
  • 2024 – 175,860 miles
  • 2023 – 172,501 miles
  • 2022 – 168,665 miles
  • 2021 – 164,688 miles
  • 2020 – 160,360 miles
  • 2019 – 154,917 miles
  • 2018 – 151,321 miles
  • 2017 – 148,476 miles
  • 2016 – 144,764 miles
  • 2015 – 137,050 miles
  • 2014 – 128,483 miles
  • 2013 – 118,175 miles
  • 2012 – 111,218 miles
  • 2011 – 104,276 miles
  • 2009 – 90,248 miles
  • 2008 – 77,628 miles
  • 2007 – 62,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    176,168 miles
    Test number
    487059048706
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,168 miles (+308)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,168 miles
    Test number
    806472324150
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,860 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    175,860 miles
    Test number
    635565453994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail175,860 miles (+3,359)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,860 miles
    Test number
    717745972270
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,501 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,501 miles
    Test number
    853371150870
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail172,501 miles (+3,836)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,501 miles
    Test number
    467405461502
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot wont open. Which is a refusal to test that's why its under passenger door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,665 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,665 miles
    Test number
    972164328017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,650 miles (+3,962)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,650 miles
    Test number
    245467303206
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded, no longer reflective (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass164,688 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,688 miles
    Test number
    889606105663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,676 miles (+4,316)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,676 miles
    Test number
    116112971188
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass160,360 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,360 miles
    Test number
    271828166263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,245 miles (+5,328)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,245 miles
    Test number
    155880820346
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure wishbone bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass154,917 miles (+3,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,917 miles
    Test number
    700332754537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake low

  14. Pass151,321 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,321 miles
    Test number
    683706953478
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail151,300 miles (+2,824)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,300 miles
    Test number
    201467461740
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass148,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    855432810367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,476 miles (+3,712)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    471644830573
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass144,764 miles (+7,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,764 miles
    Test number
    370163600640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass137,050 miles (+8,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    229703105414
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass128,483 miles (+10,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,483 miles
    Test number
    239024094074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight splits on inside of rear tyres

  21. Pass118,175 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,175 miles
    Test number
    938567483050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,146 miles (+6,928)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,146 miles
    Test number
    425266183027
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass111,218 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    111,218 miles
    Test number
    639465322097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,276 miles (+14,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,276 miles
    Test number
    296291621082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass90,248 miles (+12,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    452956519213
    • NoteSlight front brake judder

  26. Pass77,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    100192198131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,628 miles (+15,312)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,628 miles
    Test number
    900262098170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass62,316 miles (+5,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,316 miles
    Test number
    364232667186
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  29. Pass56,690 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    550897517063
    • NoteOffside rear indicator discoloured
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition and pads wearing low
    • NoteRear silencer support rear of exhaust box broken off but fully supported by the other mounting point

  30. Fail56,690 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    950777417061
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear indicator discoloured
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition and pads wearing low
    • NoteRear silencer support rear of exhaust box broken off but fully supported by the other mounting point

Questions about LB53 SCX

Does LB53 SCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 SCX is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 SCX?
The MOT on LB53 SCX is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 SCX done?
LB53 SCX was recorded at 176,168 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 6,316 miles a year.
Has LB53 SCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 SCX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 SCX 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 SCX find?
LB53 SCX passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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