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SEAT Leon

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LB53 UNVMOT history

LB53 UNV is a grey petrol SEAT Leon first used on 24 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2026
Mileage
158,698 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 UNV was last recorded at 158,698 miles on 9 May 2025, 6,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,309 miles · 2 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,389 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,698 miles
  • 2024 – 152,309 miles
  • 2023 – 144,881 miles
  • 2021 – 143,193 miles
  • 2020 – 139,762 miles
  • 2019 – 135,521 miles
  • 2018 – 123,458 miles
  • 2017 – 112,375 miles
  • 2016 – 103,941 miles
  • 2010 – 58,119 miles
  • 2009 – 44,195 miles
  • 2008 – 36,245 miles
  • 2007 – 30,650 miles
  • 2006 – 24,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,698 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,698 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,698 miles
    Test number
    235555720002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,309 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    152,309 miles
    Test number
    757416387923
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail152,309 miles (+7,428)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,309 miles
    Test number
    809237215124
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    505135897788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,881 miles (+1,688)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    456284245886
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,193 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,193 miles
    Test number
    142349105915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail143,185 miles (+3,423)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,185 miles
    Test number
    772494767559
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,762 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,762 miles
    Test number
    257191629743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail139,761 miles (+4,240)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    377904533997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded through and ineffective (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass135,521 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,521 miles
    Test number
    387975759930
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  11. Fail135,520 miles (+12,062)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,520 miles
    Test number
    872798365153
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  12. Pass123,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    600546597011
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail123,458 miles (+11,083)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    982880212853
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass112,375 miles (+8,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,375 miles
    Test number
    143657784625
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp badly corroded but system still supported

  15. Pass103,941 miles (+45,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,941 miles
    Test number
    805260769362
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass58,119 miles (+13,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    552159690222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,195 miles (+7,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    540772799208
    • 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)

  18. Pass36,245 miles (+5,595)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    672370678273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,650 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    343362197231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,894 miles
    Test number
    721103586292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 UNV

Does LB53 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UNV expired on 1 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UNV?
The MOT on LB53 UNV expired on 1 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UNV done?
LB53 UNV was recorded at 158,698 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has LB53 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UNV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB53 UNV 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 UNV find?
LB53 UNV passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs.

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